Question

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which statement best describes the relationship between power and
authority?

a. authority is a type of power used only by theocracies.

b. authority is only used to enforce rule of law in the absence of
power.

c. authority refers to minority groups exerting power over majorities.

d. authority justifies a states use of power over its citizens.

Explanation:

• Option A: Authority is not limited to theocracies; it exists in various political systems, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Authority and power are related, and authority is not used only in the absence of power. States use both, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Authority is not about minority - majority dynamics in this way. It's about legitimate power, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: In political science, authority is the legitimate right to exercise power. A state's authority justifies its use of power over citizens (e.g., through laws, institutions), which accurately describes their relationship.

Answer:

D. Authority justifies a state's use of power over its citizens.