Post Utme Lasu 2021 Government Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2021 Post Utme Lasu Government examination.

Post Utme Lasu 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 21 POST_UTME_LASU • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Explain how the two concepts differ and provide an example of a situation where legitimacy is challenged.

Answer Options

A. Legitimacy refers to the moral right to govern, while authority refers to the power to govern.
B. Legitimacy is concerned with the process of acquiring power, while authority is concerned with the exercise of power.
Correct Answer C. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.
D. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient condition.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.

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This is Post Utme Lasu 2021 Government Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Lasu Government examination.

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