2. POWER AND AUTHORITY
•While power is defined as the ability to
command obedience and is rested on
coercion, most political systems have
developed mechanisms by which people
obey orders. Power is considered as
authority when it is recognized as
legitimate
3. TYPES OF AUTHORITY
• TRADITIONAL- AUTHORITY is based on acceptance of
and high regard of traditions. Monarchies are examples
• RATIONAL LEGAL- authority isa based on impersonal rules
and regulations. People obey through a legitimate
command from the leader
• CHARISTMATIC- Obedience is based on personal
characteristics of a ;leader whose qualities are considerd to
be exceptional.
