JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 83

The modern concept of sovereignty owes more to the jurist Jean Bodin (1530–1596) . Bodin conceived it as a supreme, perpetual, and indivisible power, marked by the ability to make law without the consent of any other.

The Supreme Court is presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and thirteen associate justices, who are appointed by the President of Nigeria on the recommendation() of the National Judicial Council.

A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. A major attribute of government is political power to exercise authority. Other attributes include:

• Participation. 
• Rule of law. 
• Transparency. 
• Responsiveness. 
• Consensus oriented.
• Equity and inclusiveness. 
• Effectiveness and efficiency.
• Accountability.

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

Monarchy; a form of government with a king or queen at the head.