Post Utme Babcock University 2022 Government Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2022 Post Utme Babcock University Government examination.

Post Utme Babcock University 2022 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 21 POST_UTME_BABCOCK_UNIVERSITY • 2022 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Explain how the two concepts differ, using examples from Nigeria's constitutional development.

Answer Options

A. Legitimacy refers to the moral right to govern, while authority refers to the power to govern.
B. Legitimacy is concerned with the process of governance, while authority is concerned with the outcome of governance.
C. Legitimacy is a product of the people, while authority is a product of the government.
Correct Answer D. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.

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This is Post Utme Babcock University 2022 Government Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Post Utme Babcock University Government examination.

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