WAEC Government 2002 Question 22

Question 22

Forms of Government

A government headed by a person elected for a fixed period of time is referred to as

  1. A.monarchical
  2. B.socialist
  3. C.republican
  4. D.military.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (republican)

Explanation

In a republic the head of state is elected for a fixed term, unlike a hereditary monarch.