Which best describes a prerogative?

• A. A privilege or right exclusive to a specific person
• B. A general duty expected of all
• C. A temporary obligation
• D. A common belief

Answer: (A)

A prerogative is a special right or privilege reserved for a specific person or office because of their position. It denotes something exclusive to that individual, not something shared by everyone. That makes the description of a privilege or right exclusive to a specific person the best fit. It’s not a general duty expected of all, nor a temporary obligation, nor a common belief. For example, certain high-level powers or waivers that only a head of state or a particular official can exercise illustrate prerogatives in action.