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WAEC Government 1988 Question 14

Question 14

The State and Government

A state is a special form of human association because it

  1. A.has a legitimate monopoly of life and death penalties over its citizens.
  2. B.is the richest association in society.
  3. C.has a constitution approved by the citizens.
  4. D.can punish law breakers.
  5. E.has a government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (has a legitimate monopoly of life and death penalties over its citizens.)

Explanation

Only the state can lawfully use force up to the death penalty; other associations cannot.