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JAMB Government 1994 Question 9

Question 9

Democracy and Representative Government

Which of the following best defines democracy?

  1. A.Government based on virtuous principles and laws
  2. B.Government based on the spirit and letter of the constitution
  3. C.Government based on the free consent of the governed
  4. D.Government which recognizes and respects human rights as enshrined in the constitution
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Government based on the free consent of the governed)

Explanation

Democracy is government by the people, so its core is that rulers govern with the free consent of the governed, usually shown through free elections.