What was the main reason for the creation of the civil service system in the late 1800s?

Question

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O Government jobs should not be filled by employees who are in them for life.
O Government jobs should be awarded to people who support the person in power.
O Government jobs should be filled by people who take a test and are found to be qualified for the job
O
Government jobs should be filled by people who can only do manual labor.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: O Government jobs should be filled by people who take a test and are found to be qualified for the job.

This idea was a response to the rampant patronage system, where jobs were often given based on political connections rather than merit. The reform aimed to establish a merit-based civil service system to improve government efficiency and integrity.