WAEC Government 2016 Question 8

Question 8

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

In a democracy, political sovereignty is vested in the

  1. A.judges.
  2. B.people.
  3. C.legislature.
  4. D.executive.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (people.)

Explanation

In a democracy ultimate political power belongs to the people, who choose their rulers.