JAMB Government 2009 Question 25

Question 25

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Power refers to the

  1. A.ability to impose one's will upon others
  2. B.legal nature of a constitution
  3. C.duties political parties demand of their registered members
  4. D.duties an individual imposes on himself.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (ability to impose one's will upon others)

Explanation

Power is the ability to make others do what you want, even against their will.