Citizens exercise their sovereignty by

1. Analyze the question The question asks how citizens exercise sovereignty. Sovereignty is the supreme power or authority of a state. In a democracy, that ultimate power belongs to the people.

2. Explain the concept Popular sovereignty means that the people are the source of political authority. Citizens do not run the government directly in a large modern state. They give authority to representatives, and the main way they do this is by choosing who governs through elections. Voting is therefore the clearest expression of their sovereign power.

3. Evaluate the options

• A. Attending political rallies: This is political participation, but it does not transfer or withdraw authority. It only supports or opposes candidates and ideas.
• B. Voting at elections: Citizens use their ballots to decide who holds power and to remove those who fail them. This is the direct exercise of sovereignty.
• C. Registration to vote: This is only a prerequisite, a step that makes voting possible. The power is not exercised until the vote is cast.
• D. Right to sue the state: This is a legal right under the rule of law and fundamental human rights. It is not the way sovereignty is exercised.

4. Answer voting at elections**.

5. Exam tip Remember "Sovereignty = Supreme power = The people's ballot." If a question asks how citizens exercise sovereignty, think of voting. Registration only prepares them to vote, and rallies only show support.