Quiz on Authority and Power in Sociology

According to Max Weber, how did he define authority?

• The chance that someone will do my will

• The ability to control others

• The charisma of a leader

• The power to enforce laws

Which type of authority is based on rules and laws ensured by bureaucracy?

• Legal authority

• Monarchic authority

• Traditional authority

• Charismatic authority

What is the classic example of traditional authority according to Max Weber?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is charismatic authority based on?

• Bureaucracy

• Rules and laws

• Traditions

• The charisma of a leader

How does Max Weber distinguish between authority and power?

• Power can use any means to enforce a will

• Power is relational

• Authority is based on power

• Authority requires voluntariness

According to Max Weber, what is necessary for a legal rule to exist?

• Bureaucracy

• Valid laws

• Charisma

• Traditions

In what way does authority differ from power?

• Power requires voluntariness

• Authority is always based on power

• Power is relational

• Authority can use any means to enforce a will

What is the key factor for any form of authority to exist?

• Being charismatic

• Using force

• Having personal qualities

• Being accepted by others

According to Karl Marx, what is authority always based on?

• Rules and laws

• Traditions

• Power

• Charisma

What is the relationship between authority and power according to the text?

• They are based on traditions

• They are relational and depend on circumstances

• They are personal qualities

• They are enforced by bureaucracy