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WAEC Government 2017 Theory — Question 1

Question 1 of 16 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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SECTION A 1(a) What is a Legitimate government?

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A legitimate government is the government that is generally recognized and accepted by the majority of the people in a given state. A government is said to be legitimate if it has the mandate of the people to govern and enjoys popular support from its citizens.

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