Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 15 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in political science refers to the moral right to exercise power. However, the relationship between legitimacy and authority is complex. Discuss the concept of legitimacy and its implications for the exercise of power in political systems.

Answer Options

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

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This is Post Utme Covenant University 2017 Government Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Covenant University Government examination.

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