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WAEC Civic Education 2024 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The right to rule based on personal qualities is known as

  • A. traditional authority
  • B. charismatic authorityCorrect
  • C. legal authority
  • D. rational authority

Explanation

The right to rule based on personal qualities is known as charismatic authority. This type of authority is based on the personal charm or appeal of a leader, rather than on legal or traditional grounds.

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