WAEC Government 2016 Question 20

Question 20

Forms of Government

One of the features of an absolute monarch is that the ruler

  1. A.is elected by the electorate.
  2. B.has a definite tenure of office.
  3. C.is elected by the representatives of the people.
  4. D.wields the supreme power in a state.
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Answer: D (wields the supreme power in a state.)

Explanation

An absolute monarch holds unlimited power and usually inherits the throne for life.