Political Power and Authority

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Which of the following is NOT a source of political power?

  1. Economic Resources

  2. Military Force

  3. Religious Beliefs

  4. Personal Charisma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While religious beliefs can influence political power, they are not a direct source of power in the same way that economic resources, military force, and personal charisma are.

According to Max Weber, what is the key element that distinguishes legitimate authority from other forms of power?

  1. Coercion

  2. Tradition

  3. Charisma

  4. Consent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

For Weber, legitimate authority is based on the willingness of the governed to accept the rule of the governing body, which is expressed through consent.

What is the term used to describe the process by which political power is transferred from one individual or group to another?

  1. Succession

  2. Revolution

  3. Coup d'état

  4. Electoral Process


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Succession refers to the orderly transfer of power from one leader or ruling group to another, typically through established rules or procedures.

Which of the following is an example of a coercive form of political power?

  1. Taxation

  2. Propaganda

  3. Voting

  4. Imprisonment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Imprisonment is a coercive form of power because it involves the use of force or the threat of force to compel compliance.

What is the term used to describe the ability of a political leader or group to influence the behavior of others without resorting to force or coercion?

  1. Authority

  2. Legitimacy

  3. Power

  4. Influence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Influence refers to the ability to affect the behavior of others through persuasion, negotiation, or other non-coercive means.

Which of the following is an example of a traditional form of political authority?

  1. Monarchy

  2. Democracy

  3. Dictatorship

  4. Oligarchy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monarchy is a traditional form of political authority in which power is passed down through hereditary lines.

What is the term used to describe the concentration of political power in the hands of a small group of individuals or organizations?

  1. Oligarchy

  2. Plutocracy

  3. Autocracy

  4. Totalitarianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oligarchy refers to a political system in which power is held by a small group of individuals or organizations.

Which of the following is an example of a charismatic form of political authority?

  1. Nelson Mandela

  2. Barack Obama

  3. Vladimir Putin

  4. Xi Jinping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nelson Mandela is an example of a charismatic leader who inspired and mobilized people through his personal qualities and vision.

What is the term used to describe the process by which political power is distributed among different levels of government?

  1. Federalism

  2. Unitarism

  3. Confederation

  4. Devolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Federalism refers to a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and regional or state governments.

Which of the following is an example of a political system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual?

  1. Monarchy

  2. Dictatorship

  3. Democracy

  4. Republic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dictatorship is a political system in which power is held by a single individual who exercises absolute control over the government.

What is the term used to describe the ability of a political leader or group to make and enforce laws?

  1. Authority

  2. Sovereignty

  3. Legitimacy

  4. Power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sovereignty refers to the supreme authority of a state to make and enforce laws within its territory.

Which of the following is an example of a legitimate form of political authority?

  1. Military Junta

  2. Revolutionary Government

  3. Elected Government

  4. Oligarchy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elected governments are considered legitimate because they derive their power from the consent of the governed.

What is the term used to describe the ability of a political leader or group to maintain control over a population?

  1. Authority

  2. Legitimacy

  3. Power

  4. Control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Control refers to the ability to maintain order and stability within a society through various means, such as laws, regulations, and enforcement mechanisms.

Which of the following is an example of a non-coercive form of political power?

  1. Taxation

  2. Propaganda

  3. Voting

  4. Imprisonment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Voting is a non-coercive form of political power because it involves the voluntary participation of citizens in the decision-making process.

What is the term used to describe the process by which political power is transferred from one generation to the next?

  1. Succession

  2. Revolution

  3. Coup d'état

  4. Electoral Process


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Succession refers to the orderly transfer of power from one generation to the next, typically through established rules or procedures.

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