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Which act did Chester A. Arthur sign into law to reform the civil service system?
Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Immigration Act of 1882
Tariff of 1883
Answer
Chester A. Arthur signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 into law, which was a surprise to reformers who held a negative reputation of Arthur as a Stalwart and product of Conkling's organization. The act aimed to reform the civil service system.
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