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WAEC Government 2007 Question 3

Question 3

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Right to rule based on norms, customs and conventions of the people is referred to as

  1. A.legal authority
  2. B.charismatic authority
  3. C.rational authority
  4. D.traditional authority.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (traditional authority.)

Explanation

Traditional authority rests on long-standing custom and tradition, like that of kings and chiefs (Max Weber).