A: Legitimate political authority is the legitimate right of the government to govern, to adopt and enforce public policy decisions in the name of the community.
B: Political authority exercised by the government may be legitimate or illegitimate

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Both statements are true. A defines legitimate political authority as the recognized right of governments to govern and enforce policies, while B acknowledges that the legitimacy of this authority can vary, implying that not all exercises of political authority are automatically legitimate.

A: Legitimate Political Authority Is the Legitimate Right of the Government