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By jobphillips
On July 16, 2018
Bell Ringer: Hatch Act of 1939
Description
These video clips help explain the Hatch Act of 1939. The first clip is a brief explanation of the Act. The second clip lists what federal employees can and cannot do under the Act. The third clip discusses the penalties of violating the Act. The fourth clip provides an example of an Administrator violating the Hatch Act. This Bell Ringer explains key terms and vocabulary within the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What are the origins of the Hatch Act? What is the purpose of the Hatch Act?
- Explain the role of the Office of Special Counsel.
- What are the consequences of Hatch Act violations?
- What is the most frequent violation of the Hatch Act?
- How did the GSA Administrator violate the Hatch Act?
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Participants
Vocabulary
- Federalism
- Hatch Act
- Merit
- Office Of Special Counsel
- Political Appointee
- Reprimand
- Watergate