Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2021 Government Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2021 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Government examination.

Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 26 POST_UTME_JOSEPH_AYO_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in a political system 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 means of justifying authority, while authority is the power to make decisions.
Correct Answer B. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient one.
C. Legitimacy is a product of authority, while authority is a product of legitimacy.
D. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient one.

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