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saraeharris

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The Civil Service Commission _____________.
 
  a. was created by Andrew Jackson to help him fill government jobs with members of his party
  b. implements the Ethics in Government Act
  c. regulates and presides over the federal governments employment system
  d. administers the federal governments merit system without giving anyone, except for the most skilled, an advantage

Question 2

__________ is the appointment of supporters to administrative jobs by elected officials in order to strengthen their political base.
 
  a. Graft
  b. Pork barrel
  c. Constituent staffing
  d. Patronage



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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