JAMB Government 1985 Question 4

Question 4

Democracy and Representative Government

In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in

  1. A.the community
  2. B.public officials
  3. C.judges
  4. D.the Head of State
  5. E.the legislature
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the community)

Explanation

In a democracy ultimate power belongs to the people (the community), who choose and control their rulers.