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Acorrding to thefreedictionary.com power can be defined as the ability or capacity to act or do something efficiently. I think that power is having control and authority, being able to make significant decisions involving one’s self and others. A powerful person is someone with a lot of influence, sometimes, but not always they are someone you can look up to. In my opinion Pope Francis is the most powerful person in the world. He is widely recognized as an exemplary role model, very influential person and important figure in the catholic church, even to those who are not religious. Pope Francis was given his power when he was elected by the college of cardinals in 2013. The most powerful person that I know personally is my dad. He can be

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