JAMB Government 2021 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The ability to influence people's behaviour by appealing to reason is called

A. power
B. influenceCorrect
C. authority
D. legitimacy

Explanation

Influence involves persuading people through reasoning or appeal, without necessarily using coercion (power) or a formally recognised right to rule (authority).

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