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JAMB Government 1988 Question 1

Question 1

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

The right to direct and command people is

  1. A.authority
  2. B.power
  3. C.opinion
  4. D.obedience
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (authority)

Explanation

Authority is the recognised, lawful right to give orders. Power is the ability to make people obey, whether lawful or not.