True or False: Federal employees can be required to contribute to political campaigns.

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The Hatch Act specifically prohibits requiring federal employees to contribute to political campaigns, protecting workers from political coercion and ensuring government jobs don't depend on political loyalty payments. This protection emerged after scandals where employees faced firing for refusing to donate to politicians. When cabinet members attend fundraisers, they create pressure on subordinates to participate or appear disloyal—this revives the exact coercion the Hatch Act was designed to prevent.

True or False: Federal employees can be required to contribute to political campaigns.

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