Distinguish between power and authority

What will be an ideal response?


Power is the ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will. Authority is the exercise of legitimate power—power that followers believe to be right and proper. Thus, power is a broader concept than authority, while authority is a subset of power.

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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As typically used, anti-Semitism refers to

A. hatred of people of other races. B. fear and hatred of foreigners. C. hatred of Jewish people. D. hatred of Arab people.

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a. true b. false

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