WAEC Government 2003 Question 7

Question 7

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Power is different from authority because power lacks

  1. A.ability
  2. B.sovereignty
  3. C.probity
  4. D.legitimacy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (legitimacy.)

Explanation

Authority is power plus legitimacy; power on its own may be mere force.