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We are (1) to many different forms of power. There are those forms of power that exist by
law: the right of the government to (2) laws on a country and to (3)
what we are allowed to do. There is also the right of courts to (4) people to appear to stand
trial or to give evidence. There is also, of course, power on a more personal level.
People are constantly struggling for power and social status. This might take the form of attempting to
(5) a conversation, something that is relatively easy to (6) since it is so
obvious. It is more difficult to (7) ourselves from other forms of social power. When we are
(8) as 'this' or 'that' by other people and put into a category, that too is a form of power.
Bosses at work might (9) their employees by making them work long hours. A parent might
(10) their child's self-confidence with constant criticism. Power is everywhere and the more you understand it, the more you may be able to control it.
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