The Civil Service Commission _____________.

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The Civil Service Commission regulates and presides over the federal government's employment system, ensuring that it is based on merit and free from political influence. This commission was created by the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, in response to concerns about political patronage and corruption. Option A is incorrect as the Civil Service Commission was not created by Andrew Jackson; Option B is incorrect as the implementation of the Ethics in Government Act is not within its jurisdiction; Option D is incorrect as the merit system gives everyone an equal opportunity to be considered for employment based on their skills and abilities, which is a core principle of the Civil Service Commission.