Which of the following is an advantage of the hiring practices and structured pay found in the merit system?
a. It creates a culture of expertise and dedication.
b. It maximizes the independence between civil servants and elected officials.
c. It rewards political loyalty.
d. It removes all forms of entrance examinations from hiring practices.
a. It creates a culture of expertise and dedication.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements about government employees at the federal level is most accurate?
a. The number of federal employees as a proportion of the U.S. population has declined. b. The number of federal employees as a proportion of the U.S. population has increased. c. The number of federal employees as a proportion of the U.S. population has remained unchanged since the 1970s. d. The number of federal employees as a proportion of the U.S. population has fluctuated dramatically in recent years.