The civil service primarily uses a merit system that prioritizes hiring and promotion based on professionalism, specialization, and neutrality, as opposed to political patronage, whereby bureaucratic jobs are politically appointed.
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EK 2.12.A.2
Depth 3Parent ID: 2781263DD2C04721A7C462ED21D3C008Standard set: AP US Government & Politics (2023)
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