Question 3
POST_UTME_BELLS_UNIVERSITY
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2024
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of power is a central theme in the study of government and politics. Discuss the different types of power, including coercive, legitimate, and soft power, and explain how they are exercised in different contexts.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Coercive power is the ability of a government to use force or the threat of force to achieve its goals, while legitimate power is the ability of a government to exercise authority based on the consent of its citizens.
B.
Legitimate power is the ability of a government to exercise authority based on the consent of its citizens, while soft power is the ability of a government to influence others through attraction and persuasion.
C.
Soft power is the ability of a government to influence others through attraction and persuasion, while coercive power is the ability of a government to use force or the threat of force to achieve its goals.
D.
Coercive power is the ability of a government to use force or the threat of force to achieve its goals, while legitimate power is the ability of a government to exercise authority based on its own interests.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Coercive power is the ability of a government to use force or the threat of force to achieve its goals, while legitimate power is the ability of a government to exercise authority based on the consent of its citizens.
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