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A government holds strict religious control over a country. The country's laws are based on its leaders' interpretation of religious texts, and the government uses a violent police force to end protests. Though many citizens dislike the current leaders, they generally recognize that they have a right to govern according to the rules of their religion.

Which statement BEST describes the group in the passage?

A. It has neither power nor authority

B. It has power but not authority

C. It has authority but not power

D. It has both power and authority

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Clarence Vincent

10 November, 02:31

Read this passage:

A government holds strict religious control over a country. The country's laws are based on its leaders' interpretation of religious texts, and the government uses a violent police force to end protests. Though many citizens dislike the current leaders, they generally recognize that they have a right to govern according to the rules of their religion.

Which statement BEST describes the group in the passage?

A. It has neither power nor authority

B. It has power but not authority

C. It has authority but not power

D. It has both power and authority

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Alexandria Wiley · Answer 1

D. It has both power and authority

This statement BEST describes the group in the passage

Explanation:

A person's freedom is given by God and no government can impose rules on freedom and independence. One of these freedoms includes being able to choose one's faith and religion.

A government can never have opinions that are radically negative to a particular religion that has mass support of the people that it rules. Thus, the passage suggests that the government here imposes its own rules and forces it on its people. This shows power. The will of people to let the government decide radically of their beliefs shows the authority the government has on its people.