Question

civil servants were given legal protection against being fired without a show of cause in order to
a enhance the publics trust in bureaucracy.
b conform to the supreme courts decision in immigration and naturalization service v. chadha.
c safeguard the bureaucracy from political interference while upgrading performance.
d force the bureaucracy to respond more to political pressures from parties, interest groups, and elected officials.

Explanation:

Civil servants' legal protection against firing without cause aims to insulate them from political meddling and allow them to focus on performance - related tasks. This helps in maintaining an efficient and non - politically influenced bureaucracy. Option A is more about public perception rather than the main purpose. Option B is about a different Supreme Court case. Option D is contrary to the purpose as it would increase political interference.

Answer:

C. safeguard the bureaucracy from political interference while upgrading performance.