Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2019 Government Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2019 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Government examination.

Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2019 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 21 POST_UTME_JOSEPH_AYO_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in government is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are related in the context of international organizations such as the United Nations.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to govern.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy, while legitimacy is the result of authority.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy is the ability to enforce laws, while authority is the ability to make laws.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to govern.

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