Congress allows special merit systems for some agencies
A) when the president is of the same political party that controls Congress.
B) as one way of retaining the spoils system.
C) because of the need by some agencies for workers with particular kinds of training and experience.
D) but less than one percent of all federal employees would be covered by this exemption.
E) to track and more easily fire bureaucrats.

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Special merit systems are allowed by Congress for agencies that require workers with specific types of training and experience. This means that some agencies have different requirements and qualifications for their employees, which necessitates a separate merit system. It is not related to the president's party affiliation or the retention of the spoils system. It also covers more than one percent of all federal employees. The goal of the exemption is not to track and more easily fire bureaucrats, but to ensure that agencies have the necessary expertise to carry out their missions.

Congress Allows Special Merit Systems for Some Agencies