authority
permission
legitimacy
power
Correct answer is C
In political science, legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime.
legitimate right to exercise political power
ability to control political behaviour
right to participate in political campaigns
right to form political parties
Correct answer is A
Political authority describes any of the moral principles legitimizing differences between individuals' rights and duties by virtue of their relationship with the state. Political authority grants members of a government the right to rule over citizens using coercion if necessary, while imposing an obligation for the citizens to obey government orders.
Power is transferred into authority through
force
legitimacy
judiciary
sovereignty
Correct answer is B
Authority is having the legitimate right to hold power (police and military commanders have the authority to command others, professors have the authority to teach, certified mechanics have the authority to repair cars.
A major source of political power is
election
force
influence
ombudsman
Correct answer is A
Political power rests with the citizens. In turn, citizens grant political power to their leaders through elections. This view appeals to our democratic sensibilities, but it may not be correct. After all, throughout most of human history—and in many parts of the world today—strong and stable governments ignored their citizens.
Ability to enforce obedience is known as
legitimacy
power
influence
fame
Correct answer is B
Power is the ability to influence or outright control the behavior of people. An authority held by a group within a society that allows for the administration of public resources and implement policies for society. Power may be acquired as a means of governmental direction or in opposition to a government group.