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How incentives shape political choices, and why choosing not to vote can be a rational decision.
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From Foundations of Political Science: Why Rational Voters Might Stay Home
What distinguishes authority from mere power?
- It always relies on the use of physical force
- It is accepted as rightful by those who obey
- It belongs only to officials chosen by election
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Answer: It is accepted as rightful by those who obey
Authority is power seen as legitimate, so people comply because they believe they ought to, not merely because they are forced.
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