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The Different Types of Political Leadership

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Which type of political leadership is characterized by a strong, centralized authority figure who makes decisions without consulting others?

  1. Autocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autocratic leadership is a type of political leadership in which a single person has all the power and makes all the decisions.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who shares power with others and makes decisions through consensus?

  1. Autocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Democratic leadership is a type of political leadership in which power is shared among a group of people who make decisions through consensus.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who takes a hands-off approach and allows others to make decisions?

  1. Autocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Laissez-faire leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader takes a hands-off approach and allows others to make decisions.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who focuses on exchanging rewards and punishments to motivate followers?

  1. Autocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transactional leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader focuses on exchanging rewards and punishments to motivate followers.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who inspires followers to achieve a common goal?

  1. Autocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transformational Leadership


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transformational leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader inspires followers to achieve a common goal.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who uses their charisma to influence followers?

  1. Charismatic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charismatic leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader uses their charisma to influence followers.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who uses their expertise and knowledge to influence followers?

  1. Expert Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Expert leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader uses their expertise and knowledge to influence followers.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who uses their position to benefit themselves or their close associates?

  1. Autocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Corrupt Leadership


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corrupt leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader uses their position to benefit themselves or their close associates.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who is elected by the people?

  1. Elected Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elected leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader is elected by the people.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who is appointed by a higher authority?

  1. Appointed Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appointed leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader is appointed by a higher authority.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who is not elected or appointed, but instead assumes power through force or coercion?

  1. Autocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Revolutionary Leadership


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Revolutionary leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader is not elected or appointed, but instead assumes power through force or coercion.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who is a member of a royal family?

  1. Monarchical Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monarchical leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader is a member of a royal family.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who is a member of a religious group?

  1. Theocratic Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theocratic leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader is a member of a religious group.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who is a member of a military organization?

  1. Military Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Military leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader is a member of a military organization.

Which type of political leadership is characterized by a leader who is a member of a political party?

  1. Party Leadership

  2. Democratic Leadership

  3. Laissez-Faire Leadership

  4. Transactional Leadership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Party leadership is a type of political leadership in which the leader is a member of a political party.

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