Correct Answer:
B. Contract
An Authority, as a legal or administrative body, typically has the power to enter into a Contract. This is a fundamental aspect of its operational capacity, allowing it to procure goods, services, or engage in other legal agreements necessary for fulfilling its mandate and functioning effectively.
- A Military alliance is a function of sovereign states, not typically an administrative 'Authority'.
- A Political agreement, in the sense of inter-state or party agreements, is usually outside the scope of such an Authority.
- A Religious covenant is a spiritual agreement, entirely unrelated to the functions of a secular Authority.