Government and Civil Service Federal Civil Service and Employment 1

Question 1

Which federal law governs most federal civilian employment practices?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978

Answer

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 overhauled the federal civil service system, establishing the OPM, MSPB, and FLRA.

Question 2

What agency manages federal human resources policy and civilian workforce?

Accepted Answer

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Answer

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the HR agency for the federal government, overseeing hiring, pay, and benefits.

Question 3

What is the General Schedule (GS) pay system?

Accepted Answer

The classification and pay system for most federal white-collar employees

Answer

The General Schedule (GS) is the pay scale covering the majority of white-collar federal civilian employees, with grades from GS-1 to GS-15.

Question 4

Which principle requires federal jobs to be filled based on merit and ability rather than political connections?

Accepted Answer

Merit system

Answer

The merit system principle mandates that federal hiring and advancement be based on qualifications, competence, and performance.

Question 5

Federal employees who report waste, fraud, or abuse in government are protected under which law?

Accepted Answer

The Whistleblower Protection Act

Answer

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 protects federal employees from retaliation when they disclose illegal or improper government activities.

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