Discover the intricate workings of the "Spoils System," a key element in political appointments based on loyalty over merit. This book, part of the "Political Science" series, delves into its historical roots, impact on governance, and relevance today. 1: Spoils System – Trace the origins and development of the spoils system and its influence on political practices. 2: United States Postmaster General – Examine the Postmaster General’s role in the spoils system. 3: Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act – Understand the legislation that reformed civil service through merit-based appointments. 4: Civil Service – Explore the challenges civil service faced in transitioning from patronage to meritocracy. 5: George H. Pendleton – Learn about Pendleton’s role in civil service reform and his push for the Pendleton Act. 6: Mugwumps – Study the Mugwumps and their opposition to the spoils system during the Gilded Age. 7: Merit System – Contrast the merit system with the spoils system and its impact on governance. 8: Stalwarts (Politics) – Investigate the Stalwarts' defense of the spoils system and their political clout. 9: United States Civil Service Commission – Review the commission's role in enforcing merit-based appointments. 10: Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 – Analyze modern reforms aimed at reducing political influence in civil service. 11: Second Party System – Assess the spoils system’s role in shaping the Second Party System in U.S. politics. 12: United States Federal Civil Service – Examine the federal civil service’s efforts to uphold meritocracy. 13: George Hunt Pendleton House – Visit the home symbolizing Pendleton’s civil service reform legacy. 14: Half-Breeds (Politics) – Study the Half-Breeds' advocacy for reform and their political rivalry with the Stalwarts. 15: Presidency of Chester A. Arthur – Discover how Arthur’s presidency shifted the tide for civil service reform. 16: Chester A. Arthur – Learn about Arthur’s rise and his contributions to civil service reform. 17: Civil Service Reform in the United States – Gain insight into the history and challenges of civil service reform. 18: HR Management in Public Administration – Explore the evolution of HR practices in public administration with a focus on merit. 19: Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois – Analyze this Supreme Court case’s impact on political appointments. 20: Political Appointments in the U.S. – Examine the balance between merit and patronage in political appointments. 21: Elrod v. Burns – Review the case that shaped the legal framework for civil service protections.

Carl Schurz was a German revolutionary and an American statesman, journalist, and reformer. He emigrated to the United States after the German revolutions of 1848–49 and became a prominent member of the new Republican Party. This work is a record of a speech he gave to The National Civil Service Reform League in Washington in 1895.

The letters of the alphabet introduce aspects of elementary teachers' work lives--going from alphabet, books, chalkboard, desk and education.

Hailed for its timelessness and timeliness, Public Administration in Theory and Practice examines public administration from a normative perspective, and provides students with an understanding of the practice of public administration. Combining historical, contextual and theoretical perspectives, this text give students a truly comprehensive overview of the discipline and focuses on the practical implications of public administration theory. Features Normative perspective focuses on the practice of public administration and helps students understand what public administrators do. Historical, contextual and theoretical perspectives provide comprehensive coverage of the subject matter. A thematic overview reinforces the multiple conceptual frameworks or lens through which we see public administration. Students will learn to think through to practical and realistic solutions that acknowledge an historic precedence and theory. Emphasis on performance measures and assessments