JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 25)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Many states practise the ideals of democracy.
Many states practise the ideals of democracy.
government by election
government by representative
government by civilians
government by all the people
oligarchy
説明
Democracy is a system of government where power rests with the people Therefore "government by all the people" is a synonym for "democracy".