WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 262

One of the major  reason for establishment of Public Corporation is to lower the prices of the goods and services they provide.

The Civil service is the entity that is charged with the responsibility of carrying out government policies, providing services to the public and keeping the machinery of government running. One of the functions of the Civil Service is to implement the policies of the government of the day.

The anonymity of the civil service is linked to two concepts: permanence and neutrality. Civil servants, many of whom remain in their jobs whilst serving numerous governments, are thus likely to have to give advice to governments of different political parties, who may have different attitudes to policy. The advice they give needs to be given to ministers both freely and also without fear of adverse public or political reactions and without fear of future career damage. 

The following are some of the requirements for voting in an election;

• Must be a citizen of that country. 
• At least 18 years of age on or before the date of the next election.
• A current resident of that country/state
• Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.

An independent electoral commission ensures the conduct of free, fair and credible elections