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WAEC Government 1996 Question 1

Question 1

The State and Government

The functions of government include all the following except the

  1. A.maintenance of peace and order
  2. B.provison of social services
  3. C.protection of citizens from malicious attacks
  4. D.provision of free medical services
  5. E.maintenance of the country's constitution.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (provision of free medical services)

Explanation

Every government must keep order, protect citizens, provide social services and uphold the constitution. Free medical care is a policy choice some governments make, not a basic function of all governments.