Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 1 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • 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 moral right to govern, while authority refers to the power to govern.
B. Legitimacy is concerned with the process of acquiring power, while authority is concerned with the exercise of power.
Correct Answer C. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.
D. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient condition.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.

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This is Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 1. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

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