WAEC Government 2007 Question 4

Question 4

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Which of the following is not a legitimate government?

  1. A.Democratic government
  2. B.Republican government
  3. C.Military government
  4. D.Monarchical government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Military government)

Explanation

A military government takes power by force, not by the consent of the people or the constitution.