UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 23

Question 23

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Sovereignty can be limited by:
I. International law
II. Treaties
III. Domestic constitution
IV. Absolute independence

  1. A.I, II and III
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I, II, III and IV
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II and III)

Explanation

International law, treaties a state signs and its own constitution all limit how sovereign power is used. Absolute independence is the opposite of a limit.