Which of the following organizations was created by the Pendleton Act to administer entrance exams for the federal civil service and set standards for promotion based on merit?
A) The Foreign Service
B) The Federal Trade Commission
C) The Civil Service Commission
D) The U.S. Merit System
E) The Executive Service

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The Civil Service Commission was created by the Pendleton Act in 1883 to administer entrance exams for federal civil service jobs and set standards for promotion based on merit. The other options listed were created at later dates and for different purposes.

Which of the Following Organizations Was Created by the Pendleton