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JAMB Government 1988 Question 15

Question 15

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

A major difference between power and authority is that authority is

  1. A.popularly acquired
  2. B.more costly to exercise
  3. C.less dependent on force
  4. D.exercise more frequently
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (less dependent on force)

Explanation

Authority is power that people accept as rightful, so they obey willingly and force is rarely needed. Power alone may rely on force.