The Legitimacy of Political Power
Description: This quiz covers the topic of the legitimacy of political power, exploring various theories and perspectives on the justification of political authority. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: political philosophy legitimacy authority consent social contract |
According to John Locke, what is the fundamental basis for the legitimacy of political power?
What is the central idea behind the concept of the 'divine right of kings'?
In the social contract theory, what is the primary obligation of the government towards its citizens?
What is the main argument against the legitimacy of political power based on tradition?
In Max Weber's typology of political legitimacy, what type of legitimacy is based on the belief that the ruler has exceptional personal qualities?
What is the primary concern of political realism in relation to the legitimacy of political power?
According to Hannah Arendt, what is the essence of political power?
What is the main idea behind the concept of 'legitimation crisis'?
What is the primary focus of the 'consent theory' of political legitimacy?
In the Marxist theory of political legitimacy, what is the primary source of legitimacy for the capitalist state?
What is the main argument of the 'procedural theory' of political legitimacy?
What is the primary concern of the 'output legitimacy' approach to political legitimacy?
What is the main idea behind the concept of 'hegemonic stability' in international relations?
What is the primary focus of the 'democratic legitimacy' approach to political legitimacy?
What is the main argument of the 'natural rights' theory of political legitimacy?