WAEC Government 1992 Question 3

Question 3

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

The right to direct and command people is

  1. A.authority
  2. B.power
  3. C.legality
  4. D.legitimacy
  5. E.obedience.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (authority)

Explanation

Authority is the recognised right to give orders; power is the ability to make people obey.