Read this passage:
a royal family officially rules over a country. citizens throughout the country recognize that the family has a right to rule based on their country's cultural traditions. however, an authoritarian group runs the day-to-day operations of the government, as the royal family does not have the military strength to enforce its own policies or protect citizens from crime.
which statement best describes the royal family in the passage?
a. it has neither power nor authority.
b. it has authority but not power.
c. it has both power and authority.
d. it has power but not authority.