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WAEC Government 1993 Question 47

Question 47

Civil Service

Which of the following is the duty of a civil servant?

  1. A.Loyalty to the government
  2. B.Public association with a political party
  3. C.Advising on policy formulation
  4. D.Supporting the party in power
  5. E.Not being partisan
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Advising on policy formulation)

Explanation

A key duty of senior civil servants is to give ministers expert advice when policies are being made, and then to carry the policies out. Being non-partisan is a principle of conduct rather than a duty.