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Here the correct option is option A Government positions were based on skills and merit.
Explanation - Earlier in China recruitment in high offices was done on the basis of recommendations that were given by officials about those post but under Confucianism examination system this method was barred. The talented people had to pass an exam that was really tough to crack for which they had to first give an exam at local level to qualify. No relation or recommendations were further entertained.
A Donkey is the symbol of the republican party.
Answer: False consciousness
Explanation: False consciousness is the thinking that is developed in the mind of a person for avoiding the actual nature and relation of their social and economical system with them .This process does not let a person think and recognize exploitation and inequality happening with him/her.
The situation mentioned in the question displays the false consciousness of Derek by believing that health-care policies of government are not required and individually everyone should be responsible for it .He is not truly indulged in the social and economic background.