A political obligation is best understood as a citizen's
Correct answer: B. Moral or legal duty to obey legitimate political authority
- A. Personal preference for a particular political party
- B. Moral or legal duty to obey legitimate political authority
- C. Economic interest in receiving public employment
- D. Ability to influence government through public protest
Explanation
Political obligation concerns the reasons citizens have a duty to obey legitimate laws or political authority. Party preference, public employment, and protest are political activities or interests, not the obligation itself.
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