The Merit System Is an Important Source of Bureaucratic Power

question 29

Multiple Choice

The merit system is an important source of bureaucratic power because it:

• A) Ensures that a bureaucrat's advice will be taken
• B) Protects bureaucrats from dismissal for political reasons
• C) Ensures widespread public support for the bureaucracy
• D) Gives bureaucrats the freedom to implement vague policy decisions

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