Which of the following statements about the merit system is not true?
A) Every member and official of a government agency has been appointed as part of the merit system.
B) The merit system establishes competitive exams for jobs.
C) The merit system gives bureaucrats job protection.
D) The merit system in federal employment originated in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1883.
E) The merit system stipulates that appointees to public office must be qualified for the job to which they are appointed.

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Not every member and official of a government agency has been appointed as part of the merit system. Some positions, such as political appointees or high-level officials, may be exempted from the merit system.

Which of the Following Statements About the Merit System Is