What is Power?

What is power compared to in the text?

• Earth

• Fire

• Air

• Water

Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of civic power?

• State action

• Religion

• Wealth

• Physical force

What does the text suggest about power in a democracy?

• It is static

• It resides with the government

• It is always corrupt

• It resides with the people

According to the text, what can social norms influence?

• Geographical features

• Economic policies

• Weather patterns

• Behavior and laws

What is described as 'power frozen' in the text?

• Norms

• Money

• Policy

• Ideas

Which source of power is associated with the use of law and bureaucracy?

• State action

• Social norms

• Ideas

• Physical force

What is the first law of power mentioned in the text?

• Power is inherently good

• Power is like water

• Power compounds

• Power is never static

What does the text suggest is necessary to become more powerful in public life?

• Isolating oneself

• Having a lot of money

• Learning to read and write power

• Avoiding conflict

What does 'writing power' require according to the text?

• A degree in law

• Belief in the right to change

• Physical strength

• Government permission

What is the ultimate question about power posed in the text?

• How to gain more power?

• Why do we need power?

• Do you want power for everyone or just yourself?

• What is the best type of power?