Post Utme Caleb University 2020 Government Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2020 Post Utme Caleb University Government examination.

Post Utme Caleb University 2020 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 1 POST_UTME_CALEB_UNIVERSITY • 2020 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely tied to the idea of authority. Explain how the two concepts differ and provide an example of a political system where legitimacy is challenged.

Answer Options

Correct Answer 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 decision-making, while authority is concerned with the implementation of decisions.
C. Legitimacy is a product of the people, while authority is a product of the government.
D. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Legitimacy refers to the moral right to govern, while authority refers to the power to govern.

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This is Post Utme Caleb University 2020 Government Question 1. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Post Utme Caleb University Government examination.

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