History of Merit-Based Hiring Quiz

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Question 1
What is the primary goal of civil service reform?
A To reduce government funding
B To increase political patronage
C To eliminate all public offices
D To ensure merit-based hiring
Question 2
Which US Act established the merit system in 1883?
A The Hatch Act
B The Pendleton Act
C The Sherman Act
D The Civil Rights Act
Question 3
What system did merit-based hiring replace?
A The seniority system
B The democratic system
C The spoils system
D The competitive system
Question 4
What does the 'spoils system' generally refer to?
A Promoting based on education
B Strict exam-based recruitment
C Public bidding for contracts
D Hiring friends for government jobs
Question 5
Why was merit-based hiring introduced?
A To increase executive power
B To promote fairness and efficiency
C To shorten the work week
D To limit the number of employees

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