Authority
Political Science ⇒ Political Theory
Authority starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'authority' in the context of political theory.
Describe the concept of 'legitimacy' in relation to authority.
Describe the consequences of a loss of legitimacy for an authority.
Describe the relationship between authority and obedience.
Discuss the importance of legitimacy for the effective exercise of authority.
Discuss the relationship between authority and responsibility in governance.
Discuss the role of authority in maintaining social order.
Explain how authority is institutionalized in modern states.
Which of the following best describes the authority of a religious leader who inspires followers through personal qualities? (1) Legal-rational, (2) Charismatic, (3) Traditional, (4) Bureaucratic
Which of the following best distinguishes authority from power? (1) Authority is always legitimate, (2) Power is always legitimate, (3) Authority is based on coercion, (4) Power is based on consent.
Which of the following is a key feature of legal-rational authority? (1) Based on personal loyalty, (2) Based on written rules and laws, (3) Based on tradition, (4) Based on force
Which of the following is an example of informal authority? (1) A school principal, (2) A police officer, (3) A respected elder in a community, (4) A judge
Fill in the blank: ________ authority is derived from the extraordinary personal qualities of a leader.
Fill in the blank: According to Max Weber, the three types of authority are traditional, ________, and legal-rational.
Fill in the blank: Legal-rational authority is most commonly found in ________ societies.
Fill in the blank: The authority of a king in a monarchy is an example of ________ authority.
Is it correct to say that all power is authority?
Is it correct to say that authority can be transferred from one person to another?
Is it true that authority can be both formal and informal?
Is it true that authority can be exercised by both individuals and institutions?
