JAMB Government 2004 Question 43

Question 43

Democracy and Representative Government

In a democracy, sovereign authority is exercised by the

  1. A.legislature
  2. B.people
  3. C.executive
  4. D.electorate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (electorate)

Explanation

Sovereignty belongs to the people, but it is actually exercised by the electorate, those qualified to vote, when they choose their representatives.