Question 37
The Constitution and Constitutional DemocracyAccording to the 1999 Constitution, sovereignty resides in the
- A.Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
- B.people who confer legitimacy on elected leaders.
- C.National Assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution.
- D.military which can declare any law null, void and of no effect.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (people who confer legitimacy on elected leaders.)
Explanation
Section 14(2)(a) of the 1999 Constitution says sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria.