WAEC Civic Education 2018 Question 37

Question 37

The Constitution and Constitutional Democracy

According to the 1999 Constitution, sovereignty resides in the

  1. A.Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
  2. B.people who confer legitimacy on elected leaders.
  3. C.National Assembly which has power to make laws and amend the constitution.
  4. 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.