When those in government exercise power recognized by citizens as right and proper,they are exercising ______.

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Authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions and enforce obedience. When those in government exercise power recognized as right and proper, they are exercising authority that has been granted to them by the people. Leadership, justice, force, and status may be involved in exercising authority, but the primary concept being described is authority.

When Those in Government Exercise Power Recognized by Citizens as Right