Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others, control the resources of a society, and make decisions on behalf of a group.

Charisma is not a source of power in a political system, as it is a personal quality that may or may not lead to power.

Authority is the legitimate use of power, meaning that it is accepted by those who are subject to it.

Bureaucratic authority is not a type of authority, as it is a system of administration rather than a source of legitimacy.

In a traditional political system, authority is based on custom and tradition, meaning that it is accepted by those who are subject to it because it has been passed down from previous generations.

In a charismatic political system, authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader, such as their charisma, intelligence, and ability to inspire others.

In a legal-rational political system, authority is based on the rule of law, meaning that it is accepted by those who are subject to it because it is seen as legitimate and fair.

Promoting economic growth is not a function of power in a political system, as it is a goal that is achieved through economic policies rather than through the use of power.

Economic inequality is not a challenge to authority in a political system, as it is a social problem that is not directly related to the exercise of power.

Building a strong economy is not a way to maintain power in a political system, as it is a goal that is achieved through economic policies rather than through the use of power.

Economic development is not a consequence of power in a political system, as it is a goal that is achieved through economic policies rather than through the use of power.

Functionalist theory is not a theory of power in political science, as it focuses on the functions of political institutions rather than on the distribution of power.

Theocracy is not a type of political system, as it is a system of government in which religious leaders hold political power.

Concentration of power in the hands of a few is not a characteristic of a democratic political system, as it is a characteristic of an autocratic political system.

Protection of individual rights is not a characteristic of an autocratic political system, as it is a characteristic of a democratic political system.