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:

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory that predicts an individual's intent to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering the attitude towards the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Subjective Norms

Social pressures perceived by individuals about whether they should engage in a particular behavior.

Behavioral Attitudes

Attitudes reflected through an individual's actions or behaviors, demonstrating their beliefs, feelings, and values in a tangible manner.

Perceived Behavioral Control

An individual's belief about how easy or difficult it will be to perform a particular behavior.