A community leader uses their position to require residents to follow a new policy even when some oppose it. Which sociological concept best explains this situation?

• A. Power as the ability to influence social outcomes and decisions despite resistance
• B. Authority as the acceptance of rules based on shared beliefs about legitimacy
• C. Influence as the process of shaping behavior through voluntary agreement
• D. Politics as the process of managing relationships and competing interests within society

Answer: (A)