Post Utme Al Hikmah University 2018 Government Question 6

Practice objective / multiple choice question 6 from the 2018 Post Utme Al Hikmah University Government examination.

Post Utme Al Hikmah University 2018 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 6 POST_UTME_AL-HIKMAH_UNIVERSITY • 2018 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, using examples from pre-colonial and colonial administration in Nigeria.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Legitimacy is a means of justifying authority, while authority is the power to enforce decisions.
B. Legitimacy is the result of authority, while authority is the source of legitimacy.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms in public administration.
D. Legitimacy is a concept that is unique to colonial administration, while authority is a concept that is relevant to pre-colonial administration.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is a means of justifying authority, while authority is the power to enforce decisions.

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