WAEC Government 2009 Question 19

Question 19

Forms of Government

A system of government in which the head of state is elected for a fixed term of office is known as

  1. A.republican
  2. B.monarchical
  3. C.confederal
  4. D.federal.
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Answer: A (republican)

Explanation

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