The merit system refers to
A. the selection, retention, and promotion of government employees on the basis of examinations.
B. a system of checks on Congress intended to prevent discrimination.
C. a process of selecting policies based on their value.
D. a system that was used for hiring bureaucrats under Andrew Jackson.
E. using work experience in lieu of educational qualifications when applying for federal positions.
Answer: A
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