The Merit System Refers to

question 61

Multiple Choice

The merit system refers to

• A) the selection, retention, and promotion of government employees on the basis of examinations.
• B) a system of checks on Congress intended to prevent discrimination.
• C) a process of selecting policies based on their value.
• D) a system that was used for hiring bureaucrats under Andrew Jackson.
• E) using work experience in lieu of educational qualifications when applying for federal positions.

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