The Difference Between Power and Authority Is That ___________

question 39

Multiple Choice

The difference between power and authority is that ___________

• A)while power is sometimes illegitimate, authority is legitimate.
• B)while power is often the use of force, authority is the exercise of illegitimate power.
• C)while power is an act, authority is a symbol.
• D)while power is influence, authority is unjust.

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Definitions:

Illegal Drugs

Substances whose production, sale, or possession are prohibited by law due to their potential for abuse and negative impact on health.

Prison Population

Refers to the total number of individuals incarcerated in a country's prison system at any given time.

Sanctuary Movement

A religious and political campaign in the United States during the 1980s that aimed to provide safe haven for Central American refugees fleeing civil conflict.

Conservatism

A political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization, often emphasizing authority, hierarchy, and property rights.