WAEC Government 2007 Question 22

Question 22

Democracy and Representative Government

Which of the following is a means of establishing representative government?

  1. A.The existence of functional political parties
  2. B.The existence of para-military groups
  3. C.Operation of checks and balances
  4. D.The operation of rule of law.
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Answer: A (The existence of functional political parties)

Explanation

Representatives are chosen through elections, which need functioning political parties; the rule of law and checks and balances protect such a government once it exists.