Why should the permanent executive remain politically neutral?

Correct answer: So that it can implement the policies of any elected government impartially and consistently

Correct answer: A. The permanent executive consists mainly of civil servants and officials who continue in office even when elected governments change. Political neutrality means that they do not use administration to support or oppose a political party. Instead, they implement the lawful decisions and policies of whichever elected government is in power. This provides continuity, equal treatment, professional administration, and public trust. B is wrong because neutrality does not mean entering party politics; it requires distance from active partisan competition. C is wrong because ministers remain responsible for departments and policy direction. D is wrong because the President cannot take over the independent functions of courts. Memory cue: “Political executive changes; permanent executive serves the lawful government impartially.”