(5a) i. Administrative class ii. The Professional class iii. The executive class (5b) i. Permanence: It is an institution that does not change with government. Workers equally enjoy a permanent tenure of office ii. Neutrality: Workers in the services are not expected to engage themselves in partisan politics unless they resign their appointment iii. Expertise: Expert are produced in the field of adminstration. This is because they put in long years of service (3a) Authority is defined as the formal or legal right to make and enforce laws or policies which the citizens obey. (12) -to promote the unity and solodarity of african states -to co-ordinate and intensify their co-operattion and efforts to achieve a better life for the people of africa -to defend their sovereignty, territorial integegrity and independence -to eradicate all forms of colonialism from africa -to preserve the african personality, culture and traditions --to speak with one voice on world affairs so as to present a united front. (7) i. It served as the first ever consitution in Nigeria ii. It gave special impetus to political activities which led to the formation of political parties iii. It started the process and prepared Nigerians for self government iv. It also witnessed the birth of newspaper in Nigeria (3b) i. By voting - this involves selecting and electing a political leaders by casting votes during an election process. ii. Racial and ethnic groups- groups are formed to enhance participation in political society and discussing political issues. III. Running for a political office - citizens cna contest for a postfolio in a society in order to head a particular political office. iv. Serving the country through military or other service. v. Contributing money to a party or candidate in order to sponsor his 6 -international treaties or agreement : a treaty is an agreement between or among two or more parties -writ or mandamus : this is the power of the judiciary to compel the executive to perform the duties -supremacy of the constitution : the executive derives its tenure, power and functions from the constitution. -public opinion : the various opinions expressed through the mass media and pressure groups serve as (2a) Legitimacy is a political concept which refers to the acceptance and recognition by the citizens of a country,the rights of their rulers to govern. (2b) -good/reliable leadership:legitimacy may be accorded a leader if he performs creditably in office. -customs and tradition:respect for the established customs and traditions of the society can help to sustain or determine legitimacy,e.g hereditary as in the british monarcy.
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