Civil servants are managers and administrators who carry out government policy. They
have to be politically neutral and professional, regardless of which political party is in
power. Although civil servants have to follow the policies of the elected government,
they can warn ministers if they think a policy is impractical or not in the public interest.
Before a general election takes place, top civil servants study the Opposition party’s
policies closely in case they need to be ready to serve a new government with different
aims and policies.

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