In 1870,Britain Established a Merit Civil Service That Focused on Competitive

question 50

True/False

In 1870,Britain established a merit civil service that focused on competitive exams over patronage to combat issues of nepotism and corruption within the bureaucracy.

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Definitions:

Maxims

Established principles or rules of conduct, often serving as legal guidelines or moral philosophies.

Declaratory Judgment

One that expresses the opinion of a court on a question of law without ordering anything to be done.

Standing to Sue

The legal right to file a lawsuit or pursue a court action, based on having a direct and tangible interest in the outcome.

Ejusdem Generis

A legal principle stating that when a law lists specific classes of persons or things and then refers to them in general, the general statements only apply to the same kind of persons or things specifically listed.