Which of the Following Organizations Was Created by the Pendleton

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizations was created by the Pendleton Act to administer entrance exams for the federal civil service and set standards for promotion based on merit?

• A) The Foreign Service
• B) The Federal Trade Commission
• C) The Civil Service Commission
• D) The U.S. Merit System
• E) The Executive Service

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