In any society, no matter how (1) , some individuals have authority (2) others, at least within a limited sphere. Obedience is particularly relevant as societies get more (3) , where the spheres (4) authority can be (5) , become much more differentiated. Teachers assign homework, doctors order intravenous feedings, and policemen stop automobiles (6) pupils, nurses, and motorists generally (7) . Their obedience is based on an (8) recognition that the persons who (9) the orders are operating within their (10) domain of authority. If this domain is (11) , obedience is unlikely. Policemen can’t order motorists to (12) lists of irregular French verbs or to (13) two aspirins and go to bed.
Some tendency to obey authority is a vital cement that holds society together; without it, there (14) chaos. But the atrocities of this century—the slaughter of
A. asserted
B. deserted
C. exerted
D. acted
In any society, no matter how (1) , some individuals have authority (2) others, at least within a limited sphere. Obedience is particularly relevant as societies get more (3) , where the spheres (4) authority can be (5) , become much more differentiated. Teachers assign homework, doctors order intravenous feedings, and policemen stop automobiles (6) pupils, nurses, and motorists generally (7) . Their obedience is based on an (8) recognition that the persons who (9) the orders are operating within their (10) domain of authority. If this domain is (11) , obedience is unlikely. Policemen can’t order motorists to (12) lists of irregular French verbs or to (13) two aspirins and go to bed.
Some tendency to obey authority is a vital cement that holds society together; without it, there (14) chaos. But the atrocities of this century—the slaughter of
A. prime
B. primary
C. primitive
D. prominent
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