Explanation:

Empowerment is the capacity of individuals, groups and/or communities to take control of their circumstances, exercise rights and achieve their own goals, and the process by which, individually and collectively, they are able to help themselves and others to maximize the quality of their lives.

Therefore Options 3 and 4 can be eliminated as one can be empowered even without Political Authority (if he/she has freedom of choice in terms of political rights);

Fear is a psychological phenomenon it can be a result of many factors — not necessarily because of disempowerment.  

Option 1 is also not correct as an individual may be highly capable, but if he is deprived the freedom to exercise his choice of profession, his capability would be of no use and he may not be able to live a life he desires. (ex: a highly skilled slave; Capable Blacks being denied jobs in USA during 1960s)

Hence Option 2 is correct. If a person has freedom of choice, he is in a position to take control of his/her circumstances and is able to maximize the quality of life.