WAEC Government 2012 Question 2

Question 2

Forms of Government

A system of government where political powers are inherited is called

  1. A.monarchy.
  2. B.diarchy.
  3. C.democracy.
  4. D.aristocracy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (monarchy.)

Explanation

In a monarchy the throne passes by birth within a royal family, so power is inherited. Diarchy means rule by two people or bodies, not inheritance.