What is the primary responsibility of the Merit Systems Protection Board?

The Merit Systems Protection Board oversees federal personnel practices and protects employees from unfair or improper treatment. Its role includes ensuring that hiring and promotion follow merit-based rules and are handled responsibly. It does not set salaries for all government officials or coordinate police forces, so the best answer is “to make sure hiring and promotion of employees is handled fairly and responsibly.”

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