Institutions and government practice question
Which of the following best describes the UK civil service?
- Politically neutral officials who carry out government policyCorrect answer
- Elected representatives who make new laws
- Judges who decide legal cases
- Members of the royal household
Why
Civil servants are politically neutral and are chosen on merit; they carry out the work of government regardless of which political party is in power.
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- Which two chambers together make up the UK Parliament?
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