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kfurse

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. The county government in Texas is appointing new employees for various posts. As part of the employment procedure, the candidates are required to meet job-related specifications. These candidates are then shortlisted on a merit basis.
 
  This is an example of which of the following?
  a. the place system
  b. the civil service system
  c. the at-large system
  d. the strong mayor system

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The county government is criticized for implementing the long ballot. How can reform change this?
 
  a. by allowing the county manager to select his commissioners from the county
  b. by allowing the people of the county to directly elect commissioners for the county
  c. by allowing the people of the county to directly elect a professional county manager
  d. by allowing the elected commissioners to appoint a professional county manager


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patma1981

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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