Consider the following statements 1 Modern political systems combine power and authority a...........

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Consider the following statements:

1) Modern political systems combine power and authority as they are needed to regulate public affirms

2) Power and authority are two different things. Power is the capacity of the individual to take independent actions while authority goes with office; Officials cannot take action without authority

3) Power and authority are one and the same. They go together.

Which of these statements are correct?

1,2 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

Explanation:

- Statement 1 is correct: Modern political systems do use both power (ability to influence) and authority (legitimate power) as needed.

- Statement 2 is correct: Power is related to personal capacity, while authority is tied to a position or office; someone in office needs authority to act.

- Statement 3 is NOT correct: Power and authority are distinct concepts, not the same, though they can be related.

- Option 2 (1 and 2) is correct as only statements 1 and 2 are right.

Option:2, 1 and 2 is the correct answer.