Correct Answer: A. British Commonwealth

Explanation

The Commonwealth of Nations was initially known as the British Commonwealth. It was created as a way for countries that were formerly part of the British Empire to maintain political, economic, and social connections.

Correct Answer: C. religion

Correct Answer: D. acquire and exercise power

Correct Answer: D. ombudsman

Correct Answer: A. duties

Explanation

The following are some duties of a citizen Support and defend the Constitution. Stay informed of the issues affecting your community. Participate in the democratic process. Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. Participate in your local community.

Correct Answer: B. Lusaka Summit

Correct Answer: C. socialist

Explanation

(a)Political authority is the legal right an individual has to make decisions, laws and to enforce them on the people . It is incumbent on the people to obey such laws and decisions made. Political authority is the acceptance of the right to rule as conferred by the people, irrespective of the sanctions the ruler may possess, for example, the right of head of state to make policies and the legislators to make laws.

(b)Types of Political Authority are:

(i)Legal /Rational authority: The constitution is the basic factor when legal authority is discussed. This is because legal/rational authority is obtainable from the constitution. The powers of the Head of State in a democratic setting is derivable from the constitution.

(ii)Traditional authority:The exercise of this authority is based on traditions and customs of the people. The Obas, Obis, Emirs, etc, exercise such authority based on tradition.

(iii)Charismatic authority:This is the authority based on the belief in the charisma, enviable and special qualities or talent an individual possesses and which in return inspires followership, for example a Prophet.

Correct Answer: C. simple majority system

Explanation

A first-past-the-post (FPTP and sometimes abbreviated to FPP) electoral system is one in which voters indicate on a ballot the candidate of their choice, and the candidate who receives the most votes wins. This is sometimes described as winner takes all. First-past-the-post voting is a plurality voting method. FPTP is a common, but not universal, feature of electoral systems with single-member electoral divisions, and is practiced in close to one third of countries. Notable examples include Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as most of their current or former colonies and protectorates. Simple majority may refer to: Majority, a voting requirement of more than half of all ballots cast.

Correct Answer: C. encroaches on parliamentary power