Citizens exercise their sovereignty by

Government

JAMB 2016

A. attending political rallies
B. voting at elections
C. registration to vote
D. their right to sue the state

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Popular sovereignty means that the government can only exercise authority if it has been given permission to do so by the People. The People give to the government ONLY AS MUCH AUTHORITY as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which government is established. Citizens exercise their authority by voting during elections for their preferred citizens

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