Question

a governments authority
multiple choice
does not include the power to arrest and imprison.
ensures that lawlessness prevails most of the time.
is evidenced when government officials use their right to exercise power.
is based on pluralism.
is by definition not coercive.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Governments typically have the power to arrest and imprison (e.g., through law enforcement), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: A government’s authority is meant to enforce law and order, not ensure lawlessness, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Government authority is the right to exercise power, so when officials use that right, it demonstrates authority. This matches the concept.
• Option 4: Government authority isn’t inherently based on pluralism (pluralism relates to multiple groups’ influence, not the basis of authority), so this is incorrect.
• Option 5: Government authority can be coercive (e.g., enforcing laws with penalties), so this is wrong.

Answer:

C. is evidenced when government officials use their right to exercise power.