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5 / 16  Which statement best expresses the difference between power and authority?
A  Authority involves intimidation.
B  Authority is more subtle than power.
C  Authority is based on the perceived legitimacy of the individual in power.
D  Authority is inherited, but power is seized by military force.

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Source:  OpenStax, Introduction to sociology. OpenStax CNX. Jun 12, 2012 Download for free at https://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11407/1.7
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