Question 2
Power, Authority, Legitimacy and SovereigntyThe exercise of political power involves
- A.winning elections
- B.using the police
- C.deciding cases
- D.allocating values.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (allocating values.)
Explanation
Political power is used to decide who gets what, i.e. the authoritative allocation of values in society. Winning elections only gives a person the power; using it means allocating values.