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The Civil Service: The Merit System, the Spoils System (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the tension between a government by the people and spoils systems that develop within political parties. The author, who was a Senator at the time of his writing, begins the text with a reference to a debate on the topic held by three of the most notable and influential Senators of the day. His vivid account of their arguments reveals a deep concern for what they perceived as a systemic issue developing in their nation. The author contends that this unsustainable model of governance was adopted despite running counter to foundational American principles. This system has led to government positions being used as a prize for party loyalty rather than merit. The book goes on to discuss how the spoils system is not only inefficient and wasteful, but also profoundly damaging to democratic institutions. It breeds a culture of corruption, apathy, and distrust in government. The author concludes by arguing that a merit-based system is the only way to ensure that the government is truly responsive to the needs of the people. Such a system would put the public interest above partisan politics and reward competence and dedication. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528431927_0
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The Civil Service
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528431927
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