Question 1
Which of the following is an application of the merit principle?
◦ evaluating political candidates based on personal characteristics
◦ evaluating political candidates based on work experience
◦ hiring bureaucrats based on their ability to do the job
◦ evaluating a policy proposal based on its benefits
Question 2
Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils system?
◦ The federal bureaucracy was staffed with people who often lacked expertise.
◦ There was low turnover in the federal bureaucracy between presidential administrations.
◦ There was little government corruption.
◦ Voter turnout was lower.