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Q43 Single choice

The following chart compares two options for appointing a planning director: Option Y (the planning director is appointed by the governor, overseeing the Office of State Planning and Various Other Departments); Option Z (the director is selected through the state's civil service process, with the governor overseeing the Department of State Planning and Various Other Departments separately).
Given the information in the chart, which of the following can be concluded?

A
In Option Y, the governor would appoint a director who has supported them politically.
B
The more competent professional planner would be named in Option Z rather than in Option Y.
C
In Option Y, the director could be dismissed for any reason.
D
In Option Y, the director would be a professional planner.

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