Political power is when a group of people or an individual has control and influence over a nation's beliefs, actions, and behavior. This power can be legitimate power granted by the people of a nation or it can be illegitimate, where power is seized through forceful action. In order to have power, a government must have authority. Authority means that an individual or group has the right to use power by making decisions, giving orders, and demanding obedience. Political power can be held in numerous ways: Majoritarianism occurs when the majority of people in any government or organization have the last word in the decision-making process. We discussed pluralism and elitism. We also discussed that in the absence of government, there is anarchy.