Post Utme Uniben 2018 Government Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2018 Post Utme Uniben Government examination.

Post Utme Uniben 2018 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 26 POST_UTME_UNIBEN • 2018 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Explain how the two concepts differ, using examples from Nigeria's constitutional development.

Answer Options

A. Legitimacy refers to the moral right to govern, while authority refers to the power to enforce laws.
B. Legitimacy is concerned with the process of acquiring power, while authority is concerned with the exercise of power.
C. Legitimacy is a product of the people's consent, while authority is a product of the government's decree.
Correct Answer D. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.

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This is Post Utme Uniben 2018 Government Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Uniben Government examination.

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