WAEC Government 1997 Question 33

Question 33

Civil Service

Neutrality of civil servants implies that they should

  1. A.belong to political parties of their choice
  2. B.be recruited on the basis of merit
  3. C.serve any government loyally
  4. D.be appointed on permanent basis
  5. E.not be liable to blame or praise for their actions.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (serve any government loyally)

Explanation

Political neutrality means civil servants do not take sides in party politics and serve whichever government is in power with equal loyalty.