Authority - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1995

On what is charismatic authority based?

A. Inherited wealth and power
B. Tyrannical tendencies
C. Institutional processes
D. Personal ability and influence

Question 7:

• JAMB 1997

Authority refers to the

A. Might to secure compliance from others within a given social setting
B. Power to exerice might over others behaviour
C. Mandate to exercise power over others
D. Ability to compel others to act in a particular way

Question 8:

• JAMB 2005

The ultimate authority in a state is

A. Sovereignty
B. Power
C. Influence
D. Legitimacy

Question 9:

• JAMB 2007

The recognition and general acceptance of the right to rule in a country based on laid down regulations is known as

A. Traditional authority
B. Constitutional authority
C. Sovereign authority
D. Legitimate authority

Question 10:

• JAMB 2018

Political authority is vested in the ____________

A. State
B. Judiciary
C. Government
D. Armed forces