Ha ha- again, just your opinion, please... I know the "textbook" answer. It's just cool to hear what you think, personally.
(kzzxguy, get a life)
2006-07-09 17:40:55 · 14 answers · asked by youloveben 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Well, you could have power, to do something, to for example 'Make Dinner' but if mom and dad didn't give you the authority to 'make dinner' then you're probably going to get in trouble. If you don't have the authority to do what you wish to with your power, then you do it all in vain.
2006-07-09 17:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by jprofitt303 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Authority is thrust upon you, by getting a certain job, becoming a parent etc. It comes with the territory. Power is something you achieve ( or not).People in authority do not always have the power to enforce their decisions. Example: A policeman has authority but he doesn't have a whole lot of power, he merely has the authority to enforce the law.
2006-07-09 17:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by Courage 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People with money have power, but not necessarily authority. People in jobs such as government officials, high ranking military such as Generals or Seargent Major of the Army , police officers, politicians, etc have authority which in turn, IS power.
Power=can change things
Authority=can order people around
oh, but police officers only have authority over what is considered the law
2006-07-09 17:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference, in my opinion is that authority is given whereas power is gained, either through adversity or through mailcious means. Having power usually means you consider yourself above everything (morality, law, etc.) whereas having authority (i guess) means you are responsible for any consequences of your actions or directions. That's all Ican think of right now.
2006-07-09 17:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by mac_guy_ver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Authority surely have power, but having power is not always mean you're the authority.
2006-07-09 17:44:12 · answer #5 · answered by Just come a while 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
power is the attribute to change events,opinions and the influence on people or things
authority is the degree of demand someone has over others and it doesnt involve things or inanimated objects
2006-07-09 17:44:39 · answer #6 · answered by reii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power is just the ability to do something inspite of all opposition.
Authority is the implementation of the same.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
2006-07-09 17:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um....um.....this question is too hard and it's 12:44 in the morning. I think I'll go back to the "Do u think I'm pregnant?" questions. It's all my brain can handle at this hour.
2006-07-09 17:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power is the lust for money,
Authority is the lust for self fulfillment.
2006-07-09 17:47:43 · answer #9 · answered by TikiTantrum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think authority is when you "voted" to have the power.
and power is the actuall meat an potatoes. naw mean
2006-07-09 17:46:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋