BASIC CONCEPTS IN GOVERNMENT

Which of the following is NOT a source of power?

• Control or force
• Wealth
• Population
• Formal office or position

Which of the following is NOT a type of power?

• Political power
• Economic power
• Emotional power
• Religious power

Which of the following is an example of economic power?

• Dangote
• A priest/imam
• Army generals
• The president

Which of the following is an example of political power?

• Policemen
• A priest/imam
• The president
• A wrestler

Which of the following is an example of social power?

• Policemen
• A wrestler
• The president
• A priest/imam

What is the main difference between coercive power and persuasive power?

• Coercive power involves the ability to reward or punish, while persuasive power involves the ability to influence behavior
• Coercive power is used in democratic rule, while persuasive power is used in military rule
• Coercive power is based on force, while persuasive power is based on control
• Coercive power is legitimate or rightful, while persuasive power is not

What is the difference between power and authority?

• Power is based on domination, while authority is based on leadership
• Power is legitimate or rightful, while authority is not
• Power is coercive, while authority is persuasive
• Power involves the ability to get things done, while authority involves the ability to influence the behavior of others

Which of the following is an example of physical power?

• A priest/imam
• A wrestler
• Policemen
• The president

What is the meaning of power?

• The ability to influence the behavior of others
• The ability to reward or punish
• The ability to get things done
• All of the above

What is the main difference between power and authority?

• Power involves the ability to get things done, while authority involves the ability to influence the behavior of others
• Power is based on domination, while authority is based on leadership
• Power is legitimate or rightful, while authority is not
• Power is coercive, while authority is persuasive