Question

institution - part of the social order of society and institutions govern behavior and expectations of individuals. examples of institutions: authority - the right & power to enforce its decisions and enforce its decisions & compel obedience. authority can also sometimes be viewed as that citizens view as - or right. why do citizens conform to authority? governments exercise authority because people recognize them as legitimate. when this occurs, this is known as consent of the governed. what if people do not agree with what the government does and says?

Explanation:

Citizens conform to government authority due to recognition of its legitimacy. When they don't agree, it can lead to issues. Authority can be seen as legitimate or coercive. Institutions like courts, police are examples of where authority is exercised in society.

Answer:

1. Citizens conform to authority because they recognize it as legitimate.
2. When people don't agree with government - it can lead to a breakdown of the consent of the governed.
3. Authority can be viewed as legitimate (when citizens accept it) or as "right" in a coercive sense (when citizens view it as compelling obedience).
4. Examples of institutions: Courts, Police.