even though civil servants are far more educated and have expert knowledge on various subjects why does the ultimate power to decide matters lie with the ministers. why ?
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The final decision making power rest with minister because he is the elected by the people and is empowered to exercise the will of the people on their behalf. It is the minister who is ultimately answerable and accountable to the people for all the consequences of his decisions. In a democracy which is based on the will of the people, it is the elected ministers who represent that will take the final call.
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The people elect a minister and are encouraged on their behalf to follow the will of people. He/she is eventually responsible for the consequences of her decision to the people. The Minister not necessarily be an expert in his or her ministry's technical matters. The civil servants work under these ministers, though they are much better educated, and the ministers take the final decisions
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- The people elect a Minister and are thus allowed to implement on their behalf the will of the people. Ultimately, they are responsible to the people for the full implications of their decision.
- The Minister is not expected to be an expert in the technical matters of her or his ministry. The civil servants, though far more educated, work under these ministers and the final decisions are taken by the ministers
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