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Question 1 of 15

The most significant event of Monroe's administration was passage of the Tenure of Office Act of 1820, which opened the door to the spoils system by:

	Preventing the removal of unfit Government workers.
	Setting aside a percentage of Government for political appointees.
	Limiting terms of many Government officials to 4 years.
	Requiring a "fitness" for office test for the appointment of key positions.