Which of the Following Statements About the Merit System Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the merit system is FALSE?

• A) Every member and official of a government agency has been appointed as part of the merit system.
• B) The merit system establishes competitive exams for jobs.
• C) The merit system gives bureaucrats job protection.
• D) The merit system in federal employment originated in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1883.
• E) The merit system stipulates that appointees to public office must be qualified for the job to which they are appointed.

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Definitions:

Good Faith

An implied promise to act honestly and not take unfair advantage in transactions.

Primarily Liable

Refers to the party or entity that bears the main responsibility in fulfilling an obligation or debt, without dependence on the failure of another party.

Personal Defenses

Legal defenses used in a lawsuit that are specific to the defendant, often relating to the contract's validity or terms.

Fraud in the Inducement

A deceitful act causing someone to enter into an agreement or contract by misrepresenting material facts or intentions.