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WAEC Government 1995 Question 4

Question 4

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Which of the following is a legal source of political authority?

  1. A.Power from the gun
  2. B.Economic power
  3. C.Minority power
  4. D.Power from the electorate
  5. E.Self-imposed power.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Power from the electorate)

Explanation

Authority is legal and legitimate when it comes from the people through elections. Power taken by the gun is not lawful authority.