WAEC Government 1988 Question 5

Question 5

The State and Government

Which of the following is not the function of the government?

  1. A.Building of roads, bridges, canals, etc.
  2. B.Provision of education
  3. C.Maintenance of relations with other states
  4. D.defence of territory from external attack
  5. E.Provision of all the material needs of all citizens
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Provision of all the material needs of all citizens)

Explanation

No government can provide all the material needs of every citizen; the other options are normal functions of government.