Government Questions and Answers

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 

Suffrage is the right to vote in political elections. It is also known as franchise

The nature of democracy is that elected officials are accountable to the people, and they must return to the voters at prescribed intervals to seek their mandate to continue in office. Election ensures the citizens choose their preferred candidates to represent them at various elective position