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Civil Service Commissions (Civics) Quiz

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1. What is the primary purpose of a civil service commission?

To oversee elections

To manage public sector employment

To regulate private businesses

To create laws

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2. Which of the following is a key function of civil service commissions?

Conducting public opinion polls

Ensuring merit-based hiring

Setting tax rates

Managing public transportation

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3. Civil service commissions are typically established by which level of government?

Local government only

State government only

Federal government only

All levels of government

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4. What is one of the main benefits of having a civil service commission?

Increased political influence

Reduction in government spending

Promotion of fairness in hiring

Elimination of all government jobs

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5. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of civil service commissions?

Administering exams for public service positions

Investigating employee misconduct

Setting educational standards for schools

Overseeing employee promotions

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6. Civil service commissions help to ensure that public employees are hired based on what criteria?

Political affiliation

Family connections

Merit and qualifications

Wealth

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7. What is the term for the process of evaluating and selecting candidates for public service jobs?

Recruitment

Assessment

Selection

Hiring

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8. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'meritocracy' in civil service?

Hiring based on seniority

Hiring based on personal connections

Hiring based on individual merit and performance

Hiring based on political loyalty

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What is the primary purpose of a civil service commission?

Which of the following is a key function of civil service commissions?

Civil service commissions are typically established by which level of...

What is one of the main benefits of having a civil service commission?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of civil service...

Civil service commissions help to ensure that public employees are...

What is the term for the process of evaluating and selecting...

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'meritocracy' in...

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