Discuss Social Development in Adulthood, Including the Nature of Intimate

question 357

Essay

Discuss social development in adulthood, including the nature of intimate relationships and family structures, and describe some of the characteristics of career paths during adulthood.

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Definitions:

Government Service

Employment within a governmental agency or department, involving work carried out on behalf of public administration.

Civil Service Reform Act

Legislation intended to improve the quality of public service by structuring federal employment on merit and performance rather than political affiliation.

Spoils System

A practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward.

Federal Civil Service

Employment sector composed of federal government employees who are appointed based on merit rather than political affiliation.