Government SS2 3rd Term Revision

The civil service is a part of the

• executive arm of government

• legislative arm of government

• judiciary

• military

Which of the following is a key feature of the civil service?

• Partisan activities

• Political alignment

• Permanence

• Election into office

The civil service performs one of these functions:

• Organizing political campaigns

• Implementing government policies

• Conducting elections

• Enacting laws

The head of the civil service at the federal level is known as

• Clerk of the House

• Minister

• Head of Service

• Executive Secretary

Which of the following is a structure of the civil service?

• Legislature

• Judiciary

• Ministries and departments

• Political parties

Which of the following ensures political neutrality in the civil service?

• Freedom to join political parties

• Civil servants abstaining from partisan politics

• Active participation in elections

• Public political campaigns

The efficiency of the civil service can be hindered by

• promotions and training

• red-tapism and bribery

• regular evaluation

• neutrality and continuity

One of the problems of the civil service in Nigeria is

• loyalty to the state

• corruption and inefficiency

• regular promotions

• prompt salary payment

Which of these functions is performed by the civil service commission?

• Making policies

• Conducting elections

• Appointment and discipline of civil servants

• Advising traditional rulers

The Civil Service Commission ensures the civil service is

• militarized

• centralized

• professional and neutral

• politically aligned