Question

question 6 of 10
which statement best describes the relationship between power and authority?
a. authority is the ability to use power legitimately.
b. authority is a type of power used only in democracies.
c. authority is only used to enforce rule of law in the absence of power.
d. authority is the use of power specifically by a nation - state.

Explanation:

Authority refers to the right to exercise power in a legitimate way. It gives power a legal - or socially - accepted basis. Option B is incorrect as authority exists in various forms of government, not just democracies. Option C is wrong because authority and power are not mutually exclusive in terms of enforcing the rule of law. Option D is inaccurate as authority is not limited to nation - states.

Answer:

A. Authority is the ability to use power legitimately.