Post Utme Bowen University 2021 Government Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2021 Post Utme Bowen University Government examination.

Post Utme Bowen University 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 1 POST_UTME_BOWEN_UNIVERSITY • 2021 • 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 the Nigerian Constitution.

Answer Options

A. Legitimacy refers to the acceptance of authority by the people, while authority refers to the power to make decisions.
B. Legitimacy is the process of acquiring authority, while authority is the exercise of power.
Correct Answer C. Legitimacy is the moral justification of authority, while authority is the ability to enforce decisions.
D. Legitimacy is the source of authority, while authority is the means of exercising power.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is the moral justification of authority, while authority is the ability to enforce decisions.

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This is Post Utme Bowen University 2021 Government Question 1. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Bowen University Government examination.

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