The Central Feature of the Civil Service System Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

The central feature of the civil service system is

• A)merit-based, nonpolitical employment and promotion.
• B)the fitting of job openings to agencies' needs.
• C)the development of elaborate job classifications.
• D)the separation of political and nonpolitical positions.
• E)a nonpunitive, competitive promotion system.

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