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JAMB Government 2012 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In a democratic government, political sovereignty is vested in the

  • A. legislature
  • B. elite
  • C. executive
  • D. electorateCorrect

Explanation

In a democracy, political (popular) sovereignty ultimately resides with the electorate (the people), who confer authority on their representatives through elections.

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