WAEC Government 2020 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A major difference between power and authority is that, authority is

A. scarcely exercised
B. more depended on age of the leader
C. dependent on religious and racial factors
D. legitimate and legally exercisedCorrect

Explanation

Power is the ability to command others and compel obedience from others; while authority is the right to command others. Power is often exercised with the use of force, while authority is popularly acquired and less dependent on force. Authority is legitimate and legally exercised power.

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