WAEC Government 1995 Question 8

Question 8

Forms of Government

Which of the following is a unique feature of a monarchy?

  1. A.Members of the Executive are popularly elected
  2. B.Succession is hereditary
  3. C.Separation of powers is absolute
  4. D.Its operation is based on collective responsibility
  5. E.The rulers had a fixed tenure of office.
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Answer: B (Succession is hereditary)

Explanation

In a monarchy the throne passes within a royal family by inheritance, and the monarch usually rules for life.