Which One of the Following Is a Benefit of Civil

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a benefit of civil service employment requirements?

• A) It creates clear conditions under which we can reduce the size of the federal government by removing entrenched employees.
• B) It makes it easy to remove poor performers from their jobs.
• C) It means that the best and brightest in their fields are more likely to work for the government instead of the private sector.
• D) It makes it difficult for elected officials to hire and fire employees for political purposes.

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Definitions:

Late Frost

An unexpectedly cold period occurring late in the spring that can damage or kill crops and plants.

Peach Crop

The total yield or production of peaches within a particular region or farming operation over a specific period, often an important economic factor for agricultural communities.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good supplied at those prices.

Feed Grains

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