JAMB Government 2003 Question 4

Question 4

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

The unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by

  1. A.sovereignty
  2. B.nationalism
  3. C.self-determination
  4. D.patriotism.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (sovereignty)

Explanation

Sovereignty is the supreme, unlimited power of the state to make and enforce laws over everyone within its territory.