First political changes

What did Politics provide?
The justification for the incremental way
Merit would be introduced, but slowly
Politics and merit became legally, institutionally, and inextricably entwined

Why could the civil service system grow?
The relationship between the civil service and elected officials was not a partnership, but an association filled with wary antagonism. The 'merit' system has become a frequent target of political criticism. The role of the civil service and its power in government have grown larger. The role of the civil service and the characteristics and skills of its personnel had to change to meet new demands.

The Civil Service Reform Act
Was created in 1978
Its aim was to make the civil service, particularly at the top level of management, more flexible, more responsive, and more productive
The Civil Service Commission was abolished and new