60-Second Civics: Episode 5003, Political Authority: The Elements of Democracy, Part 3 (rebroadcast)

60-Second Civics Podcast

English - October 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - ★★★★ - 75 ratings
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Political authority is the right to make and enforce binding rules known as laws. While political power is the ability to persuade others to follow the policies of those who hold power, authority adds legitimacy to the exercise of this power. Learn more in this episode!

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