Which of the Following Statements About Career Civil Servants in Senior

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about career civil servants in senior executive service positions is NOT true?

• A) They can be moved from job to job.
• B) They give up job security for higher pay.
• C) They hold most of the top policy-related patronage positions.
• D) They can be moved between agencies.
• E) They are immune from firing except for misfeasance, nonfeasance, and malfeasance.

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