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Power is required in order that certain outcomes can be achieved, which will benefit society and the individuals within society

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Some view power is a means to maintain inequality within society 

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Some view power is a means to maintain inequality within society 

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The difference between power and authority is.... 

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The difference between power and authority is.... 

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People who have power in society are... e.g  employers (as they give people money), teachers. Power is where you can give people something and can also take it away. Power can be legitimate (fair) or illegitimate (not fair or used reasonably).

Authority is a special form of power which is acknowledged and recognised in society.

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the senate is another house of government - which checks and balances laws looked at or started by house of representatives. 

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the senate is another house of government - which checks and balances laws looked at or started by house of representatives. 

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Power is separated into either legitimate and illegitimate 

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Power is separated into either legitimate and illegitimate 

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Power and Authority is distributed unequally among people in society, as many role relationships are based on relationships of power and authority.

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in Australia the people who have power are

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in Australia the people who have power are

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- trade unions
-professionals e.g prominent business people (Gina Reinhart)
- the media
-businesses

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Power is the most basic dimension of stratification 

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Power is the most basic dimension of stratification 

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Groups and organisations are organised to draw attention to evident issues within society

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police officers enforce laws

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judges are able to enforce the laws

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The reason authority is evident within modern society is to create a substantial amount of balance

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people are expected to follow the laws

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Who has authority in society?

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Who has power? How does people get power?
- becoming elected
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Authority is the permission to use power

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Authority is the permission to use power

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What is the difference between power and authority?