WAEC Government 2026 Question 18

Question 18

Military Rule

When civilian governments are removed in military coups, democracy suffers because

  1. A.universities get closed
  2. B.representation of the people is limited
  3. C.media practitioners undermine transparency
  4. D.traditional leaders are sidelined
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (representation of the people is limited)

Explanation

Coups dissolve elected legislatures and councils, so the people lose their elected representatives.