POL GOV LESSON 2

to carry out his or her will

based on the person’s ability to compel other people

• Coercive Power

• Reward Power

• Expert Power

• Legitimate Power

• Referent Power

based on the ability to give rewards and benefits.

• Coercive Power

• Reward Power

• Expert Power

• Legitimate Power

• Referent Power

Relies on the knowledge and skills of the individuals

• Coercive Power

• Reward Power

• Expert Power

• Legitimate Power

• Referent Power

Based on a person’s position role and duties in a group

• Coercive Power

• Reward Power

• Expert Power

• Legitimate Power

• Referent Power

Based on an individual’s personality and ability to attract followers

• Coercive Power

• Reward Power

• Expert Power

• Legitimate Power

• Referent Power

Types of Legitimate Authority

derives itself from well established customs, habits and social structures.

• Traditional Authority

• Charismatic Authority

• Legal-Rational Authority

Types of Legitimate Authority

enables one to be accorded authority despite of absence of cultural and law.

• Traditional Authority

• Charismatic Authority

• Legal-Rational Authority

Types of Legitimate Authority

Draw from its legitimacy from formal rules promulgated by the state through its fundamental laws.

• Traditional Authority

• Charismatic Authority

• Legal-Rational Authority

The Inherent Powers

to use the police force to ensure law and order in society.