JAMB Government 2012 Question 5

Question 5

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

In a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the

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

Answer: D (electorate.)

Explanation

Political sovereignty lies with the electorate, who decide by their votes who governs.