Governments possess authority, a particular form of power-that is, power that may include the legitimate use of
A) physical force.
B) tax breaks for good behavior.
C) reduced benefits for unlawful behavior.
D) none of these.

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Governments possess the authority to use physical force when necessary to maintain law and order. This is known as the monopoly on the use of force. Tax breaks and reduced benefits are not forms of power that involve the legitimate use of force.

Governments Possess Authority, a Particular Form of Power-That Is, Power