Power and authority Flashcards
1
Q
What is absolute power?
A
Ability to do something, to make something happen
2
Q
What is persuasive power?
A
Persuaded by merits of a given cause
3
Q
What is legitimate power?
A
Individuals right to make a decision
4
Q
What is coercive power?
A
Forced by means of laws.
5
Q
What is authority?
A
Right to make something happen, to take a particular course of action.
6
Q
What does a terrorist have in terms of power and authority?
A
only power, no authority.
7
Q
What does a police officer have in terms of power and authority?
A
Both power and authority.
