NECO 2005 Government · Question 37
Constitutional Monarchy operates in
Options
- A.Britain
- B.Canada
- C.Kuwait
- D.Morocco
- E.Saudi Arabia
Answer: A. Britain
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which country operates a constitutional monarchy, where a monarch is head of state but their powers are limited by a constitution and an elected parliament.
Step 2: Explain the concept
- Absolute monarchy: The monarch holds supreme power (e.g., Saudi Arabia).
- Constitutional monarchy: The monarch is largely ceremonial, and real power lies with an elected government under a constitution. The classic example is Britain.
Step 3: Evaluate the options
- A. Britain: The King or Queen is head of state, but power is exercised by Parliament and the Prime Minister. This is the classic constitutional monarchy, and the model most Nigerian textbooks use.
- B. Canada: Canada is also technically a constitutional monarchy, since the British monarch is its head of state, represented by a Governor-General. It is a Commonwealth realm, so this option is also technically valid.
- C. Kuwait: The Emir has substantial powers, and the system is often described as a hereditary emirate with a limited parliament, so it is not a typical example.
- D. Morocco: It is formally a constitutional monarchy, but the king keeps very wide executive powers, so it is not the standard textbook example.
- E. Saudi Arabia: It is an absolute monarchy, ruled under Islamic law with the Quran as its constitution.
Step 4: Identify the answer The question has a small flaw, because Canada is technically a constitutional monarchy as well. Britain**.
Tip: For Government questions on monarchy, remember: Britain = constitutional monarchy (the model), Saudi Arabia = absolute monarchy. If two options seem correct, choose the classic textbook example, which is usually the country where the system originated.
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