Post Utme Nile University 2020 Government Question 42

Practice objective / multiple choice question 42 from the 2020 Post Utme Nile University Government examination.

Post Utme Nile University 2020 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 42 POST_UTME_NILE_UNIVERSITY • 2020 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of authority in the context of political power is often associated with the idea of legitimacy. However, this notion can be problematic in societies where there is a lack of democratic institutions or where the ruling elite maintains power through coercion. Which of the following best describes the implications of this problem?

Answer Options

A. The authority of the ruling elite is solely dependent on their ability to maintain power through coercion.
B. The concept of authority is inherently tied to the existence of democratic institutions.
Correct Answer C. The problem of authority in non-democratic societies highlights the need for alternative forms of legitimacy, such as patronage or clientelism.
D. The authority of the ruling elite is solely dependent on their ability to provide public goods and services.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The problem of authority in non-democratic societies highlights the need for alternative forms of legitimacy, such as patronage or clientelism.

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This is Post Utme Nile University 2020 Government Question 42. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Post Utme Nile University Government examination.

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