The Hatch Act Explained

The Hatch Act Explained

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial discusses the 1939 Hatch Act, a law designed to protect federal employees from political pressure and ensure nonpartisanship in the federal workforce. It outlines the Act's two main purposes: protecting employees from political coercion and maintaining a nonpartisan federal system. The tutorial details five key regulations for federal employees, historical context, and the Act's origins. It also covers legal challenges and reforms, including Supreme Court cases and amendments by Presidents Clinton and Obama.

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