Why was the Hatch Act adopted by Congress in 1939?
A) To encourage federal employees to run for state but not federal government
B) To prevent federal employees from switching political parties
C) To prohibit federal employees from active involvement in political campaigns
D) To increase federal employee participation in running voter registration drives
E) To establish a patronage system during the Great Depression

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The Hatch Act was adopted by Congress in 1939 to prohibit federal employees from active involvement in political campaigns in order to prevent any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that government operations were carried out impartially.

Why Was the Hatch Act Adopted by Congress in 1939