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UI Post-UTME Government 2025 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Authority in political theory involves:
I. Legitimate power
II. Acceptance by the governed
III. Use of force at all times
IV. Right to command

  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

Authority is power that is legitimate and accepted, giving the right to command. It does not need force all the time.