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it allows businesses to raise prices on basic goods. it allows consumers to spend more money on products. it increases government revenue to fund public projects. it provides more money for government assistance programs.

explanation:

answer; i believe that the correct answer is,lies(political rhetoric);

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.