Question 4
POST_UTME_BELLS_UNIVERSITY
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2024
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GOVERNMENT
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objective
The concept of authority is closely related to the concept of power. Discuss the different types of authority, including legitimate, coercive, and moral authority, and explain how they are exercised in different contexts.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Legitimate authority is the authority that is based on the consent of the governed, while coercive authority is the authority that is based on the use of force or the threat of force.
B.
Moral authority is the authority that is based on moral principles and values, while coercive authority is the authority that is based on the use of force or the threat of force.
C.
Coercive authority is the authority that is based on the use of force or the threat of force, while moral authority is the authority that is based on moral principles and values.
D.
Legitimate authority is the authority that is based on the consent of the governed, while moral authority is the authority that is based on moral principles and values.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Legitimate authority is the authority that is based on the consent of the governed, while coercive authority is the authority that is based on the use of force or the threat of force.
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