You have learned that public administration is a profession. Professions are characterized by specific criteria. To be defined as a profession, public administration must meet three criteria. Which of the following statements does NOT represent one of these criteria?
A) a body of academic and practical knowledge that is applied to the service of society
B) a standard of success theoretically measured by serving the needs of society rather than seeking purely personal gain
C) a system of control over professional practice that regulates the education of new members and maintains a code of ethics and appropriate sanctions
D) a system of government that dispenses the kings largesse

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The correct answer is D because it refers to a system of government rather than a characteristic of a profession. Professions are defined by their specialized knowledge, service to society, and self-regulation, not by being a system of government.

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