2. Power v. Authority Civics

3. Key Terms Brainstorm If you are sitting on the west side (window side) of the room… brainstorm the meaning of POWER If you are sitting on the east side (door side) of the room… brainstorm the meaning of AUTHORITY Groups will have 5 minutes to come up with as many ideas as possible. Choose ONE person to write Choose ONE person to share out the group’s ideas

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5. Key Terms Power = the ability to control or direct something, or someone Sometimes people have the right to use power, sometimes they do not. Authority = power combined with the right to use that power The right to use power usually comes from laws, customs, or principles of morality

6. What do you think? Directions: Individually read the excerpt titled Vigilante Justice in Northern Ireland and answer the questions under the “What do you think?” section on your handout. You will 15 minutes to complete this section.

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8. Describing the difference between authority, and power without authority Get back into our original groups from the beginning of the class period… As a group, you will be given a set of situations. Answer the questions listed on the group handout Be prepared to share with the whole class

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