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hubes95

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A key difference between authority and power is that:
 
  A) the exercise of authority does not require the application of power.
  B) individuals can resist authority but not power.
  C) the state relies more on power than authority to gain compliance.
  D) authority relies on the threat of force and power relies on the application of force.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of the exercise of
 
  coercive power?
  A) A's threat persuades B to do something B does not want to do.
  B) B does something A wants in exchange for benefits from A.
  C) A persuades B to do something that harms B's interests.
  D) B does something in order to gain favor with A.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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