UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the role of a civil servant?
ATo decide and set government policy without any political interference
BTo represent and actively campaign for the government during election periods
CTo advise ministers impartially and carry out government policy ✓
DTo independently investigate and publicly expose government corruption
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is To advise ministers impartially and carry out government policy.
Civil servants are professional public servants who provide impartial advice to elected ministers and carry out government policy. They must be politically neutral — their core values include integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
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