Question

question 3 of 10
read this passage:
a royal family officially rules over a country. citizens throughout the country recognize that the family has a right to rule based on their countrys cultural traditions. however, an authoritarian group runs the day - to - day operations of the government, as the royal family does not have the military strength to enforce its own policies or protect citizens from crime.
which statement best describes the royal family in the passage?
a. it has neither power nor authority.
b. it has authority but not power.
c. it has power but not authority.
d. it has both power and authority.

Explanation:

The royal family is recognized as having a right to rule based on cultural traditions, which is authority. But they don't run day - to - day operations and lack military strength for enforcement, so they lack power.

Answer:

B. It has authority but not power.