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WAEC Government 2011 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 45 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Political authority is the

  • A. A. legitimate right to exercise political powerCorrect
  • B. B. ability to control political behaviour
  • C. C. right to participate in political campaigns
  • D. D. right to form political parties

Explanation

Political authority is the legitimate right (accepted and recognised by the people) to exercise political power - the right to compel obedience from others.

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