Which of the following would most influence hiring in a merit-based civil service system? Select the two correct answers.

A.

family relationships

B.

personal friendships

C.

prior job experience

D.

political support

E.

relevant skills

relevant skills and prior job experience

The two correct answers are C and E.

Explanation:

A merit-based system is one in which a person is valued for their achievements or merits. This means that the things taken into consideration to hire a person are their experience, knowledge, skill set, and any other abilities that prove relevant to the job. The ideal candidate will be the person who is best prepared and, therefore, deserves the job the most.

Other factors such as family connections, friends, or affiliation to a particular political party are not taken into consideration in a merit-based system.