Question 2
(a) Outline three factors that determine the legitimacy of a constituted authority in the society.
(b) Highlight six factors that facilitate citizens’ obedience to constituted
authority in Nigeria.
Observation
A large percentage of candidates performed poorly in this question. Points expected of candidates include;
A. FACTORS THAT DETERMINE THE LEGITIMACY OF A
CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY IN THE SOCIETY
- Popular support
- Reliable leadership/good leadership qualities
- Periodic free, fair and credible elections
- International recognition
- Popular participation
- Adherence to the provisions of the constitution of the state
- Customs and traditions of the people
- Charisma of the leadership
B. FACTORS THAT FACILITATE CITIZENS’ OBEDIENCE TO
CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY IN NIGERIA
- Good/right leadership
- Good governance/effective service delivery
- Adherence to the rule of law/due process/constitution
- Respect and protection of citizen’s rights in society
- Administration of fair play/equity/justice in society
- Public enlightenment on importance of obedience to law and order
- Inculcation of moral and religious values in citizens/individuals/moral uprightness
- Legitimacy of the constituted authority
- Equitable distribution of dividends of democracy
- Fear of sanctions/punishment