Question 49
Civil ServiceA major difference between civil servants and political appointees is that, civil servants
- A.are responsible for formulating policies while political appointees prepare budgets
- B.are at liberty to align while political appointees exhibit impartiality
- C.have a fixed term while political appointees are hired for life
- D.remain at post across administrations but political appointees exit with governments
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (remain at post across administrations but political appointees exit with governments)
Explanation
Civil servants are permanent; political appointees leave when the government that appointed them goes.