Political activity has been defined as activity directed toward the success or failure of a political party, candidate for a partisan political office or a partisan political group. Employees are restricted from displaying partisan political posters and bumper stickers in their offices.

The Hatch Act generally prohibits Federal employees from engaging in political activities while on duty, in a Government room or building, while wearing an official uniform, or while using a Government vehicle.

Endorsements – 5 C.F.R. A DOI employee shall not use or permit the use of his Government position, title, or any authority associated with his public office to endorse any product, service, or enterprise except: under an agency program in recognition for accomplishments in support of DOI’s mission.

Politics is the way that people living in groups make decisions. The study of politics in universities is called political science, political studies, or public administration. In everyday life, the term “politics” refers to the way that countries are governed, and to the ways that governments make rules and laws.

In 1939, Congress approved landmark legislation known as the Hatch Act to limit the political activities of Federal employees, employees of the District of Columbia and certain employees of state and local governments.

An act that limits certain political activities of federal, local, and state government employees who work within federally funded programs during times of election. This was created to ensure that the programs have no partisan influence in funding as well as to prevent intimidation of voters.

The cabinet. George Washington appointed the first executive department heads in 1789. They were the attorney general, secretary of state, secretary of treasury, and secretary of war. As the scope and functions of the federal government grew, the number of executive departments increased.