Question

question 3 of 10
read this passage:
a government holds strict religious control over a country. the countrys laws are based on its leaders interpretation of religious texts, and the government uses a violent police force to end protests. though many citizens dislike the current leaders, they generally recognize that they have a right to govern according to the rules of their religion.
which statement best describes the group in the passage?
a. it has authority but not power.
b. it has both power and authority.
c. it has power but not authority.
d. it has neither power nor authority.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the passage: The government uses a violent police force (showing power - ability to enforce) and citizens recognize their right to govern per religion (showing authority - right to rule). So it has both.

• Option A: Wrong, as they use force (have power).
• Option C: Wrong, citizens recognize their right (have authority).
• Option D: Wrong, they have both power (force) and authority (recognized right).

Answer:

B. It has both power and authority.