Meritocracy is a social, political, or economic system where people get power, success, and rewards based on their individual talents and hard work rather than their wealth or family background

The United States government operates as a democratic republic rather than a pure Meritocracy, meaning political power is won through public elections and political appointments rather than strictly through tested ability or expertise.

But shouldn't these elected or appointed representatives have real world expertise or qualifications to be considered?

If you have never been a low level supervisor managing a department of ten people, how could you possibly manage the numerous budgets and personnel to run one of the largest cities on the planet?

In the corporate world, job candidates or applicants are recruited, vetted and eventually selected to fill a role based on their previous work experience and their success.

Today we will discuss why this discipline of Meritocracy vetting needs to be reconsidered in politics today.

Democratic Elections vs. Meritocracy

Popularity over test scores: Voters choose leaders based on political views, campaigns, and public appeal instead of academic or technical exams. But what about job qualifications? Shouldn't that also be a criteria?

Merit-Based Elements in Government

Civil service rules: Lower- and mid-level government workers often get hired and promoted through exams and structured qualification standards.

Sunsetting Senior Representatives: Term Limits vs Age Limits

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