A Federal Employee Who Was Hired Through a Merit-Based System

question 34

Multiple Choice

A federal employee who was hired through a merit-based system to implement federal programs is expected to be neutral in political affiliations. What would this individual be considered?

• A) An AmeriCorps member
• B) A political appointee
• C) A career civil servant
• D) An executive worker
• E) A cabinet member

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

The amount of an individual's or entity's income used to determine how much tax is owed to the government.

Standard Deduction

A portion of income that is not subject to tax and can be used to reduce a taxpayer's taxable income.

Joint Return

A tax return filed jointly by a married couple, combining their incomes, exemptions, and deductions.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or corporation's income used as the basis for calculating the amount of tax owed to the government.