GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2006 - Question 41

Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 41: As a component of the state, the civil service is important because it ensures

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
As a component of the state, the civil service is important because it ensures
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

As a component of the state, the civ. service is importantbecause it ensures continuity in governance. Civil Service is a body ofskilled, permaner and paid officials who carry out day to da. business ofgovernment. The civil service is divided into departments calledministries.Some of the characteristries are1. Permanence The civil service is a permanentgovernment institution. It does not change with the government that created it.Its workers enjoy secured appointment.2. Neutrality The Civil service and itsworkers-the civil servants are politically neutral. They are not expected totake part in partisan politics unless they resign their appointment.3. Expertise The civil servants are expectedto be experts in the functions they perform. They therefore suppose to have agood measure of expert knowledge and intelligence.4. Impartiality The CivilService and the civil servants are expected to serve any government orpolitical party in power without fear or favour. They should then not allowtheir political interest to becloud their faithfulness. 5. Anonymity. The civil servants are anonymous,they are therefore seen but do not speak to the press unless authorized by theMinister. They do not disclose official secrets.6. Merits Recruitment into the CivilService should be based on merit and not on quota or favouritism. This is forthem to perform their functions very well and ensure the success of thegovernment.

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