Question 57
Power, Authority, Legitimacy and SovereigntyThe power of a state government to make policies, issue orders and spend public funds is an attribute of its
- A.administrative authority.
- B.political authority.
- C.charismatic authority.
- D.traditional authority.
- E.judiciary authority.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (political authority.)
Explanation
Political authority is the lawful right of government to make binding decisions, issue orders and spend public money.