Neutrality in the civil service means that
the government can seek or replace top civil servants
officials can only be removed from office due to ill-health
civil servants should be loyal to the government and non-partisan
officials need to defend the budget in parliament
Correct answer is C
Neutrality in the civil service means Civil servants shall at all times ensure that their behaviour would not impede their performance of official duties in a fair and professional manner. They shall not allow their own personal political affiliation or beliefs to determine or influence the discharge of their official duties and responsibilities.
A pressure group formed only by teachers is
a promotional group
an occupational group
a religious group
an economic group
Correct answer is B
Occupational group: Set of people characterized by common occupation, such as carpenters, doctors, engineers, managers, welders.
Which of the following is not a problem of an electoral commission in West Africa?
Electoral malpractices
Inadequate personnel
inadequate funds
registration of voters
Correct answer is B
Some of the problems of electoral commission
- Electoral malpractices
- Undue criticism from political parties
- Undue political interference
- Registering unqualified voters
- Financial problems
Which of the following is not an aim of pressure groups?
Contesting election
Agitating for interests
Influencing government decision
Educating their members
Correct answer is A
The aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power.
The body responsible for conducting and supervising elections in West African countries is called
ombudsman
electoral commission
election observers
constituent assembly
Correct answer is B
An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country.