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 one example of legal-rational authority in India.
Describe one way in which authority can be abused.
Describe one way in which authority can be lost by a government.
Describe the relationship between authority and obedience.
Describe the role of authority in maintaining law and order.
Explain how authority differs from coercion.
Explain how authority is related to legitimacy in political theory.
Which of the following best describes the source of legal-rational authority? (1) Personal charisma, (2) Established laws, (3) Family lineage, (4) Wealth.
Which of the following best distinguishes authority from power? (1) Authority is always legitimate, power may not be. (2) Power is always legitimate, authority may not be. (3) Authority and power are the same. (4) Power is based on consent, authority is not.
Which of the following is a consequence of loss of authority by a government? (1) Increased legitimacy, (2) Social order, (3) Political instability, (4) Stronger laws.
Which of the following is a feature of traditional authority? (1) Based on written laws, (2) Based on customs, (3) Based on elections, (4) Based on merit.
Fill in the blank: ________ authority is based on the extraordinary personal qualities of a leader.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which authority is accepted and followed by the people.
Fill in the blank: According to Max Weber, the three types of authority are traditional, ________, and legal-rational.
Fill in the blank: Authority is considered ________ when it is accepted as right and proper by those subject to it.
Is it correct to say that authority can exist without legitimacy? Yes or No.
Is it correct to say that authority is always backed by the threat of force? Yes or No.
Is it correct to say that authority is necessary for governance? Yes or No.
Is it true that all power is authority? Yes or No.
