JAMB Government 2022 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The idea of democracy started with the

A. Romans
B. Persians
C. GreeksCorrect
D. Egyptians

Explanation

Democracy as a system of government, including the term itself (from the Greek 'demos' and 'kratos'), originated in ancient Greece, notably in the city-state of Athens.

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