Question

A government holds strict religious control over a country. The country's laws are based on its leaders interpretation of religious texts, and the government uses a violent police force to end protests. Though many citizens dislike the current leaders, they generally recognize that they have a right to govern according to the rules of their religion.
Which statement best describes the group in the passage?

A. It has authority but not power.

B. It has power but not authority.

C. It has both power and authority.

D. It has neither power nor authority

Answer 1

Answer

It has both power and authority.

Explanation

Power is the ability to influence somebody to do something that he/she would not have done while  authority refers to a claim of legitimacy, the justification and right to exercise that power. Generally Power is the possession of authority, control, or influence by which a person influences the actions of others, either by direct authority or by some other, more intangible means

Answer 2

C. It has both power and authority.