Which of the following statements about the merit system is FALSE?
A) Every member and official of a government agency has been appointed as part of the merit system.
B) The merit system establishes competitive exams for jobs.
C) The merit system gives bureaucrats job protection.
D) The merit system in federal employment originated in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1883.
E) The merit system stipulates that appointees to public office must be qualified for the job to which they are appointed.

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Not every member and official of a government agency is appointed through the merit system; some positions may be filled through political appointments or other non-merit-based processes.

Which of the Following Statements About the Merit System Is