1.
Politics.
The struggle over power or influence
within organizations or informal groups that can grant or withhold benefits or
privileges.
2.
Institution
An ongoing organization that performs
certain functions for society.
3.
Government
The preeminent institution within a
society. Government has the ultimate authority to decide how conflicts will be
resolved and how benefits and privileges will be allocated.
4.
Order
A state of peace and security.
Maintaining order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal
activity is the oldest purpose of government.
5.
Liberty
The greatest freedom of the individual
that is consistent with the freedom of other individuals in the society.
6.
Authority
The right and power of a government or
other entity to enforce its decisions and compel obedience.
7.
Legitimacy
Popular acceptance of the right and
power of a government or other entity to exercise authority.
