Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 13 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of authority in political science refers to the legitimate power to make decisions and enforce laws. However, the relationship between authority and legitimacy is complex. Discuss the concept of authority and its implications for the exercise of power in political systems.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Authority is the legitimate power to make decisions and enforce laws, while legitimacy is the moral right to exercise that power.
B. Legitimacy is the legitimate power to make decisions and enforce laws, while authority is the moral right to exercise that power.
C. Authority and legitimacy are interchangeable terms in political science.
D. Authority is the moral right to exercise power, while legitimacy is the legitimate power to make decisions and enforce laws.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Authority is the legitimate power to make decisions and enforce laws, while legitimacy is the moral right to exercise that power.

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This is Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 13. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

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