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Question
Form groups and use the following topic for discussion. Take the help of your college library and your teacher.
Qualities of an ideal politician
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Solution
Qualities of an ideal politician
- clean track record
- a technically skilled and good orator
- should be delivering on his promises
- must be honest and have integrity
- strive towards the public interest.
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