Question 26
Democracy and Representative GovernmentWhich of the following constitutes the political sovereign in a democracy?
- A.The Executive
- B.The Judiciary
- C.The Press
- D.The Legislature
- E.The Electorate
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (The Electorate)
Explanation
In a democracy final political power rests with the people, who exercise it through voting, so the electorate is the political sovereign. (Parliament is the legal sovereign in Britain.)