Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 11 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of power in political science is often associated with the ability of an individual or group to influence the behavior of others. However, this definition is incomplete without considering the concept of legitimacy. Discuss the relationship between power and legitimacy in the context of political systems.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Power is the ability to influence behavior, while legitimacy is the moral right to exercise that power.
B. Legitimacy is the ability to influence behavior, while power is the moral right to exercise that influence.
C. Power and legitimacy are interchangeable terms in political science.
D. Power is the moral right to exercise influence, while legitimacy is the ability to influence behavior.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Power is the ability to influence behavior, while legitimacy is the moral right to exercise that power.

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This is Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

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