WAEC Government 2009 Question 15

Question 15

Democracy and Representative Government

A true representative government is one that

  1. A.resists freedom of movement
  2. B.recognizes unlimited franchise
  3. C.observes customs and traditions
  4. D.allows devolution of governmental powers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (recognizes unlimited franchise)

Explanation

Representative government means the people choose those who rule them, so it depends on a wide (universal adult) franchise. Devolution, customs or restricting movement do not make a government representative.