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Legitimacy and Power

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Which of the following is a type of legitimate power according to Max Weber?

  1. Traditional authority

  2. Charismatic authority

  3. Legal-rational authority

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Max Weber, there are three types of legitimate power: traditional authority, charismatic authority, and legal-rational authority.

What is the difference between traditional authority and charismatic authority?

  1. Traditional authority is based on custom and tradition, while charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

  2. Traditional authority is based on the consent of the governed, while charismatic authority is based on the use of force.

  3. Traditional authority is based on the rule of law, while charismatic authority is based on the arbitrary will of the leader.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditional authority is based on the belief that the ruler has a right to rule because of their position in society, while charismatic authority is based on the belief that the ruler has special qualities that make them a good leader.

What is the difference between legal-rational authority and traditional authority?

  1. Legal-rational authority is based on the rule of law, while traditional authority is based on custom and tradition.

  2. Legal-rational authority is based on the consent of the governed, while traditional authority is based on the use of force.

  3. Legal-rational authority is based on the arbitrary will of the leader, while traditional authority is based on the rule of law.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legal-rational authority is based on the belief that the ruler has a right to rule because they have been elected or appointed according to the law, while traditional authority is based on the belief that the ruler has a right to rule because of their position in society.

Which of the following is an example of traditional authority?

  1. A monarchy

  2. A dictatorship

  3. A democracy

  4. A republic

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A monarchy is an example of traditional authority because the ruler inherits their position based on their lineage.

Which of the following is an example of charismatic authority?

  1. A prophet

  2. A dictator

  3. A president

  4. A prime minister

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A prophet is an example of charismatic authority because they are believed to have special qualities that make them a good leader.

Which of the following is an example of legal-rational authority?

  1. A democracy

  2. A dictatorship

  3. A monarchy

  4. A republic

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A democracy is an example of legal-rational authority because the rulers are elected by the people.

What is the difference between power and authority?

  1. Power is the ability to get someone to do something, while authority is the right to get someone to do something.

  2. Power is the ability to influence someone's behavior, while authority is the right to make decisions for someone.

  3. Power is the ability to control someone's behavior, while authority is the right to use force against someone.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Power is the ability to influence someone's behavior, while authority is the right to make decisions for someone.

What are the three main sources of power according to Max Weber?

  1. Economic power, political power, and military power

  2. Traditional power, charismatic power, and legal-rational power

  3. Power over people, power over things, and power over ideas

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Max Weber, the three main sources of power are economic power, political power, and military power.

What is the difference between economic power and political power?

  1. Economic power is the ability to control the means of production, while political power is the ability to make and enforce laws.

  2. Economic power is the ability to influence people's behavior, while political power is the right to make decisions for people.

  3. Economic power is the ability to control people's behavior, while political power is the right to use force against people.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic power is the ability to control the means of production, while political power is the ability to make and enforce laws.

What is the difference between political power and military power?

  1. Political power is the ability to make and enforce laws, while military power is the ability to use force to defend a country.

  2. Political power is the ability to influence people's behavior, while military power is the right to make decisions for people.

  3. Political power is the ability to control people's behavior, while military power is the right to use force against people.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political power is the ability to make and enforce laws, while military power is the ability to use force to defend a country.

What is the relationship between legitimacy and power?

  1. Legitimacy is the belief that a government has the right to rule, while power is the ability to get people to do what the government wants.

  2. Legitimacy is the right to make and enforce laws, while power is the ability to influence people's behavior.

  3. Legitimacy is the ability to control people's behavior, while power is the right to use force against people.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legitimacy is the belief that a government has the right to rule, while power is the ability to get people to do what the government wants.

What are the three main types of legitimacy according to Max Weber?

  1. Traditional legitimacy, charismatic legitimacy, and legal-rational legitimacy

  2. Economic legitimacy, political legitimacy, and military legitimacy

  3. Power legitimacy, authority legitimacy, and moral legitimacy

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Max Weber, the three main types of legitimacy are traditional legitimacy, charismatic legitimacy, and legal-rational legitimacy.

What is the difference between traditional legitimacy and charismatic legitimacy?

  1. Traditional legitimacy is based on custom and tradition, while charismatic legitimacy is based on the personal qualities of the leader.

  2. Traditional legitimacy is based on the consent of the governed, while charismatic legitimacy is based on the use of force.

  3. Traditional legitimacy is based on the rule of law, while charismatic legitimacy is based on the arbitrary will of the leader.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditional legitimacy is based on the belief that the ruler has a right to rule because of their position in society, while charismatic legitimacy is based on the belief that the ruler has special qualities that make them a good leader.

What is the difference between legal-rational legitimacy and traditional legitimacy?

  1. Legal-rational legitimacy is based on the rule of law, while traditional legitimacy is based on custom and tradition.

  2. Legal-rational legitimacy is based on the consent of the governed, while traditional legitimacy is based on the use of force.

  3. Legal-rational legitimacy is based on the arbitrary will of the leader, while traditional legitimacy is based on the rule of law.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legal-rational legitimacy is based on the belief that the ruler has a right to rule because they have been elected or appointed according to the law, while traditional legitimacy is based on the belief that the ruler has a right to rule because of their position in society.

What is the relationship between legitimacy and power in a democracy?

  1. In a democracy, legitimacy is the foundation of power.

  2. In a democracy, power is the foundation of legitimacy.

  3. In a democracy, legitimacy and power are independent of each other.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a democracy, legitimacy is the foundation of power because the government is elected by the people.

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