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UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Power in politics refers to:
I. Ability to influence decisions
II. Capacity to enforce obedience
III. Moral persuasion only
IV. Control of resources

  1. A.I, II and IV
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I, II, III and IV
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II and IV)

Explanation

Political power is the ability to influence decisions and make people obey, often backed by control of resources. It is more than moral persuasion.