Values and principles practice question
In a democracy such as the UK, where does the authority of government ultimately come from?
- The monarch
- The people through electionsCorrect answer
- The judges
- The armed forces
Why
In a democracy, government gains its authority from the people, who choose their representatives through free and fair elections.
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