Which statement best describes the relationship between power and authority?

A. Authority allows for the widespread distribution of power

B. Authority describes the way governments can acquire power.

C. Authority is a type of power used only in authoritarian states.

D. Authority justifies a state’s use of power over its citizens.

Answer:- D. Authority justifies a state’s use of power over its citizens.

The correct answer is ‘Authority justifies a state’s use of power over its citizens.’ Power is the capacity to sway others, manage their behavior, or impose your will. Countries acquire power due to their wealth and monopoly on violence (only they have access to prisons, weapons, police, etc.). But the authority can only be used if the state has control over its citizens. The ability to issue formal and legal orders is referred to as authority. The legitimacy of the government’s use of power is derived from the state’s laws.