Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2017 Government Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2017 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Government examination.

Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 36 POST_UTME_JOSEPH_AYO_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

Analyze the concept of legitimacy in the context of political power. How does it relate to the authority of a government?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to enforce laws.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy, and legitimacy is the outcome of authority.
C. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the people, while authority is the power to govern.
D. Legitimacy is the power to govern, while authority is the moral right to do so.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to enforce laws.

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