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JAMB Government 2019 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A form of government where by the powers a hereditary ruler are not limited by any law in the land is called

  • A. legitimate government
  • B. absolute monarchyCorrect
  • C. constitutional democracy
  • D. constitution monarchy

Explanation

An absolute monarchy is one in which the hereditary ruler's authority is not checked by any constitution or law, unlike a constitutional monarchy where the monarch's powers are limited by law and shared with elected institutions.

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