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Political Authority

Description: Political Authority Quiz: Test Your Understanding of the Legitimate Exercise of Power
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What is the primary basis of political authority, according to John Locke?

  1. Divine right

  2. Force and coercion

  3. Consent of the governed

  4. Historical tradition

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

John Locke argued that political authority is legitimate only when it is based on the consent of the governed. This idea is central to his theory of social contract.

What is the main argument of Thomas Hobbes in favor of absolute monarchy?

  1. It is the most efficient form of government.

  2. It is the most just form of government.

  3. It is the most natural form of government.

  4. It is the most legitimate form of government.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hobbes argued that absolute monarchy is the most efficient form of government because it allows the ruler to make decisions quickly and decisively, without having to consult with others.

What is the difference between legitimate and illegitimate authority?

  1. Legitimate authority is based on consent, while illegitimate authority is based on force.

  2. Legitimate authority is based on tradition, while illegitimate authority is based on innovation.

  3. Legitimate authority is based on law, while illegitimate authority is based on personal whim.

  4. Legitimate authority is based on morality, while illegitimate authority is based on expediency.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legitimate authority is based on the consent of the governed, while illegitimate authority is based on force or coercion.

What is the role of coercion in political authority?

  1. Coercion is the primary means of enforcing political authority.

  2. Coercion is a necessary evil in the maintenance of political authority.

  3. Coercion is an illegitimate means of exercising political authority.

  4. Coercion is irrelevant to the concept of political authority.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coercion is a necessary evil in the maintenance of political authority because it is sometimes necessary to use force to enforce the law and protect the rights of citizens.

What is the relationship between political authority and the state?

  1. Political authority is the foundation of the state.

  2. The state is the foundation of political authority.

  3. Political authority and the state are synonymous.

  4. Political authority and the state are unrelated.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is the foundation of the state because the state is a political entity that exercises power over a territory and its people.

What is the difference between de facto and de jure authority?

  1. De facto authority is based on actual power, while de jure authority is based on legal right.

  2. De facto authority is based on consent, while de jure authority is based on force.

  3. De facto authority is based on tradition, while de jure authority is based on innovation.

  4. De facto authority is based on morality, while de jure authority is based on expediency.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

De facto authority is based on actual power, while de jure authority is based on legal right. A de facto government is one that exercises power over a territory and its people, regardless of whether it has the legal right to do so. A de jure government is one that has the legal right to exercise power over a territory and its people.

What is the difference between political authority and moral authority?

  1. Political authority is based on force, while moral authority is based on persuasion.

  2. Political authority is based on law, while moral authority is based on ethics.

  3. Political authority is based on tradition, while moral authority is based on reason.

  4. Political authority is based on expediency, while moral authority is based on principle.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is based on force, while moral authority is based on persuasion. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while moral authority is the power to influence people's behavior through persuasion and example.

What is the difference between authority and power?

  1. Authority is the legitimate use of power.

  2. Power is the legitimate use of authority.

  3. Authority and power are synonymous.

  4. Authority and power are unrelated.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Authority is the legitimate use of power. Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority is the right to do so. Authority is legitimate when it is based on consent, law, or tradition.

What is the difference between political authority and sovereignty?

  1. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while sovereignty is the power to make and enforce treaties.

  2. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while sovereignty is the power to make and enforce war.

  3. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while sovereignty is the power to make and enforce money.

  4. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while sovereignty is the power to make and enforce peace.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while sovereignty is the power to make and enforce treaties. Sovereignty is the supreme power within a state, while political authority is the power to make and enforce laws within a state.

What is the difference between political authority and legitimacy?

  1. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while legitimacy is the right to do so.

  2. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while legitimacy is the consent of the governed.

  3. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while legitimacy is the tradition of doing so.

  4. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while legitimacy is the expediency of doing so.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while legitimacy is the right to do so. Legitimacy is based on consent, law, or tradition.

What is the difference between political authority and tyranny?

  1. Political authority is based on consent, while tyranny is based on force.

  2. Political authority is based on law, while tyranny is based on personal whim.

  3. Political authority is based on tradition, while tyranny is based on innovation.

  4. Political authority is based on morality, while tyranny is based on expediency.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is based on consent, while tyranny is based on force. Tyranny is a form of government in which a single person or group of people holds absolute power.

What is the difference between political authority and anarchy?

  1. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while anarchy is the absence of law.

  2. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while anarchy is the absence of government.

  3. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while anarchy is the absence of order.

  4. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while anarchy is the absence of peace.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while anarchy is the absence of law. Anarchy is a state of society in which there is no government or law.

What is the difference between political authority and democracy?

  1. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while democracy is the power of the people to make and enforce laws.

  2. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while democracy is the power of the people to choose their leaders.

  3. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while democracy is the power of the people to participate in government.

  4. Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while democracy is the power of the people to control the government.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is the power to make and enforce laws, while democracy is the power of the people to make and enforce laws. Democracy is a form of government in which the people have the power to choose their leaders and to participate in the decision-making process.

What is the difference between political authority and totalitarianism?

  1. Political authority is based on consent, while totalitarianism is based on force.

  2. Political authority is based on law, while totalitarianism is based on personal whim.

  3. Political authority is based on tradition, while totalitarianism is based on innovation.

  4. Political authority is based on morality, while totalitarianism is based on expediency.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority is based on consent, while totalitarianism is based on force. Totalitarianism is a form of government in which a single party or group of people holds absolute power and suppresses all opposition.

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