WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 57

Question 57

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

The power of a state government to make policies, issue orders and spend public funds is an attribute of its

  1. A.administrative authority.
  2. B.political authority.
  3. C.charismatic authority.
  4. D.traditional authority.
  5. 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.