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WAEC Government 2010 Question 3

Question 3

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

A government is legitimate if it

  1. A.comes to power through a coup d'etat.
  2. B.is not oppressive.
  3. C.provides social services for the people.
  4. D.has the mandate of the people to rule.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (has the mandate of the people to rule.)

Explanation

Legitimacy comes from the people's consent, shown through their mandate (votes).