How Are the Concepts of Authority, Power, and Legitimacy Related

question 28

Essay

How are the concepts of authority, power, and legitimacy related with regards to the function of a government?

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Definitions:

Equity

The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities.

Pre-Acquisition Entry

An accounting entry made to adjust the values of the acquiree's assets and liabilities to their fair values at the acquisition date before they are consolidated.

Non-Controlling Interest

represents the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent company, reflecting the minority shareholders' claim on the subsidiary's assets and earnings.

Subsidiary

A company controlled by another company, known as the parent company, usually through ownership of more than 50% of its voting stock.