Which country operates a national bureaucracy most similar to the current U.S.system of civil service?

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The United Kingdom operates a civil service system that is similar to the U.S. system in terms of its merit-based hiring, promotion, and protections for civil servants. Both systems are also characterized by a clear distinction between political appointees and career civil servants. France, Japan, Nigeria, and Bolivia all have different civil service systems with varying degrees of political influence and patronage.

Which Country Operates a National Bureaucracy Most Similar to the Current