Jason Smith is the Director of the Department of snow removal in the city of Carlisle. He wants to hire his nephew as an accountant in the department and has bypassed the civil service examination. Another contender for the position, claims that Mr. Smith is maintaining an illegal ____________ in the Snow Removal Department.

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The correct term for hiring based on relationships rather than merit, especially in public service, is a "spoils and patronage system." This system involves favoring relatives or friends by giving them jobs, which is what Jason Smith is doing by hiring his nephew without a civil service examination.

Jason Smith Is the Director of the Department of Snow