Question 3
(a) Definition of constituted authority.
(b) Advantages of constituted authority.
Observation
This was a popular question. All the candidates who attempted it demonstrated good understanding of the demands of the question; they performed creditably well and scored high marks in both parts. Nevertheless, some candidates deprived themselves of good marks as they were unable to give a clear difference between authority and constituted authority in the b part. In some other instances, they were writing about the constitution. Below are ways candidates were expected to have answered the question:
(a)
Constituted authority refers to an individual, group or body vested with legitimate power to carry out specific duties for the common good of a group or society.
(b)
- Constituted authority facilitates the execution/implementation of theprogrammes of the society or group.
- Constituted authorities assist in enforcing the rules and ensuring compliance by members of the society or group.
- Constituted authorities assist in formulating policies and making decisionson behalf of the entire members of the society or group.
- Constituted authority arbitrates when there is conflict among members of the society or group.
- Constituted authority facilitates the making of laws, rules and regulations that guide the conduct of members of the group or society.
- Constituted authorityprovides role models for the members of the group or society.
- Constituted authority contributes to the social, economic and political development of the group or society.
- Constituted authority contributes to the smooth running of the society.
- Constituted authority ensures stability and continuity in the society.
- Constituted authority helps to maintain good interpersonal/inter-communal relations