WAEC Government 2020 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Power is the ability to command others and compel obedience from others; while authority is the right to command others.

A. Power is often exercised with the use of force, authority is popularly acquired and less dependent on force
B. Power and authority mean the same thing
C. Authority requires force while power does not
D. Power is always legalCorrect

Explanation

Power is often exercised with the use of force, while authority is popularly acquired and less dependent on force.

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