The Civil Service Act of 1883 Required,for Some Positions,federal Job

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Civil Service Act of 1883 required,for some positions,federal job seekers to

• A)work through lobbyists in order to qualify.
• B)be elected to serve by a congressional commission.
• C)take a competitive examination.
• D)prove their competency with a record of their previous work experience.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

A change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute one good for another.

Income Effect

The alteration in a person's or an economy's earnings and its effect on the amount of a good or service they want to purchase.

Labor Supply Curve

Represents the relationship between the wage rate and the quantity of labor that workers are willing to supply, typically showing that higher wages attract a larger labor supply.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute away from more expensive items toward cheaper ones.