The Civil Service Replaced the ______ as a Method of Choosing

question 30

Multiple Choice

The civil service replaced the ______ as a method of choosing government workers.

• A) merit system
• B) hereditary inheritance
• C) optional service
• D) spoils system
• E) presidential appointment system

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods.

Price

The anticipated sum of money, necessitated, or allocated in payment for something.

Delphiniums

Perennial plants known for their tall spikes of colorful flowers, commonly used in gardens and floral arrangements.

Second-Class Tickets

Tickets offering a level of service and comfort lower than first-class, often at a lower price.