WAEC Government 2019 Question 14

Question 14

The State and Government

The authority of the state is collectively exercised by the

  1. A.executive, legislature and judiciary.
  2. B.president, governor and chairman.
  3. C.police, army and navy.
  4. D.government, people and the civil servants.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (executive, legislature and judiciary.)

Explanation

State authority is exercised through the three organs of government: the legislature makes laws, the executive carries them out and the judiciary interprets them.