Which of the Following Is Not True About the Civil

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the Civil Service Act, 1918?

• A) It extended the merit principle in hiring only to the "inside service" in Ottawa.
• B) It was passed by Robert Borden.
• C) It was passed in response to ongoing concerns about patronage in the public service.
• D) It extended the merit principle in hiring to federal positions outside of Ottawa.
• E) It was passed under a Conservative government.

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