WAEC Government 2001 Question 5

Question 5

Forms of Government

Which of the following best describes an absolute monarchy? He

  1. A.wields the supreme power in a state
  2. B.is elected by an electoral college
  3. C.is elected by the electorate
  4. D.had fixed tenure of office.
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Answer: A (wields the supreme power in a state)

Explanation

An absolute monarch holds supreme, unlimited power and inherits the throne.