The civil service was created partly to ensure that federal employees
a. may run in partisan political elections.
b. are promoted based on merit.
c. are promoted based on loyalty to a political party.
d. and Kayne West could have any job he wanted when not on tour.
e. are allowed full participation in party activities.
Answer: b. are promoted based on merit.
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