Whereas the merit system begun by the Pendleton Act initially only affected 10 percent of federal executive branch employees, it now covers _____ percent.

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The Pendleton Act of 1883 established the merit-based system for hiring and promoting government employees. Initially, only about 10 percent of federal executive branch employees were subject to the merit system, but over time this has gradually increased. Today, nearly all federal employees (around 90 percent) are hired and promoted based on their performance and qualifications, rather than political connections or favoritism. Therefore, the correct answer is D) 90.

Whereas the Merit System Begun by the Pendleton Act Initially