According to the merit system proposed by republicans employment . a. would be based on campaign fundraising for a government official c. would be based on recommendations from city bosses b. would be based on skill d. would be based on nepotism

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The correct answer is B.

Explanation:

The merit system is the process of promoting and hiring government employees based on their ability to perform a job, rather than on their political connections.

( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merit_system You can read more about it here in the wiki if you want to.  )

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i would say that these are the two thesis statements best for a literary analysis essay on recurring themes in shakespeare's romeo and juliet:

1.  in romeo and juliet, shakespeare demonstrates that love comes in a variety of forms, be it romantic, familial, or between friends.

2.  shakespeare explores the struggle for identity through the character of juliet in his play romeo and juliet.

the other theses aren't reoccurring in this play. 

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