WAEC Government 2010 Question 8

Question 8

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Sovereignty implies all the following except

  1. A.the highest authority in a state.
  2. B.a state of political independence.
  3. C.unlimited powers of a state to make and enforce laws.
  4. D.the supremacy of political parties.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the supremacy of political parties.)

Explanation

Sovereignty is the supreme, independent power of the state; it has nothing to do with political parties being supreme.