Asked by Ashley Heaird on Sep 30, 2024

The civil service system was created to do which of the following?

A) Ensure equal partisanship in filling government jobs
B) Allow greater congressional control of the bureaucracy
C) Increase presidential control over the bureaucracy
D) Reduce the amount of politics in awarding government jobs
E) Discourage incompetent job applicants from seeking government employment

Civil Service System

A merit-based selection system for government employees excluding military and political appointments, aimed at ensuring competence and impartiality.

Politics

The activities associated with governance, or the debate and conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.

  • Familiarize oneself with the historical growth and significance of the civil service system.