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JAMB Government 2007 Question 20

Question 20

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

The recognition and general acceptance of the right to rule in a country based on laid-down regulations is known as

  1. A.traditional authority
  2. B.constitutional authority
  3. C.sovereign authority
  4. D.legitimate authority.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (legitimate authority.)

Explanation

Legitimacy is when the people accept that those in power have the right to rule.