(a) What is constituted authority. (b) Highlight six advantages of constituted authority.

Explanation

meaning of constituted authority:Constituted Authority refers different forms of leadership established for the smooth and proper running of a society. This can also be the lawful and constitutional power given to an individual or groups to govern a particular local state or federal government. It is the power and authority derived from the constitution and it is legal and lawful.

(b)Advantages of Constituted authority:

(i) It preserves values, maintains order and sustains development

(ii) It ensures the smooth running of the society.

(iii) It manages social conflicts and ensure orderliness through the prevention, settling and intermediary functions.

(iv) It maintains laws and orders and ensure stability of its territories.

(v) It provides social services such as good roads, pipe borne water, electricity, health care, security etc.

(vi) It ensures and provides economic stability in its territory.

(vii) It ensures. political stability.