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JAMB Government 1997 Question 1

Question 1

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Authority refers to the

  1. A.might to secure compliance from others within a given social setting
  2. B.power to exercise might over others' behaviour
  3. C.mandate to exercise power over others
  4. D.ability to compel others to act in a particular way
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (mandate to exercise power over others)

Explanation

Authority is power that people accept as rightful. It is a recognised mandate (right) to exercise power, not just the ability or might to force obedience.