Question

In the debate over civil service reform, did Garfield seem to favor the

Stalwarts or the reformers?

Answer 1

James Garfield was 20th president of US and was the first sitting member of congress to be elected as a president. Civil services reform act was passed on 16th Jan 1883 by president Chester A Arthur. The act allowed to appoint people on various government posts on basis of their merit, instead of political patronage and outlawed the spoiler system.

James A Garfield favoured the reformers because of their stand about civil service reform which was necessary for the american government during his presidency.