Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2019 Government Question 16

Practice objective / multiple choice question 16 from the 2019 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Government examination.

Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2019 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 16 POST_UTME_JOSEPH_AYO_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are distinct concepts.

Answer Options

A. Legitimacy is a form of authority that is based on the consent of the governed.
B. Authority is a form of legitimacy that is based on the power of the ruler.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms that refer to the same concept.
Correct Answer D. Legitimacy is a concept that is separate from authority and refers to the moral rightness of a political system.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is a concept that is separate from authority and refers to the moral rightness of a political system.

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