Although the State's Authority Derives from the Implicit Threat of Physical

question 21

Multiple Choice

Although the state's authority derives from the implicit threat of physical force,when the state resorts to physical coercion to enforce its will,its legitimate authority diminishes drastically.This is an example of:

• A) legal coercion.
• B) the paradox of authority.
• C) government coercion.
• D) domination.

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Definitions:

Synarthrosis

A type of joint in the body that is immovable, such as the sutures in the skull.

Amphiarthrosis

A type of joint in the human body that allows for limited movement, contributing to stability and support, such as the vertebrae in the spine.

Diarthrosis

A movable joint; another word for synovial.

Breast Bone

Also known as the sternum, a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest, connecting the rib bones and supporting the collar bone.