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lidoalex

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What does the author mean when he writes that authority is an efficient form of power?
 
  a. Authority is distributed equally among political elites.
  b. The cost of influence is high if people respect the authority's legitimacy.
  c. Authority reduces inefficiencies in government spending.
  d. If people do not respect an authority's legitimacy, its power becomes stronger.
  e. Authority, if accepted, does not require force to influence change.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is inaccurate
 
  a. There are different elites depending on the value being sought.
  b. Income inequality is reducing drastically.
  c. Legitimacy implies that something is accepted as right.
  d. Elites often reinforce their position by gaining authority.
  e. People obey authority out of habit and because of a desire to be accepted by the group.



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

B



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