Understanding Power and Authority

Understanding Power and Authority

10th Grade

16 Qs

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Understanding Power and Authority

Understanding Power and Authority

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Okubanjo Oludare Olufemi

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main types of power in government?

Federal, State, Local

Civil, Military, Economic

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Administrative, Regulatory, Advisory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define legitimate authority in the context of governance.

Legitimate authority is the recognized power to govern, derived from legal and social acceptance.

Legitimate authority is the power derived from military strength and force.

Legitimate authority is the ability to govern without any legal framework.

Legitimate authority is the power to govern based solely on personal charisma.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between power and authority?

Power is the ability to influence; authority is the legitimate right to do so.

Authority is the ability to influence; power is the legitimate right to do so.

Power is the same as authority.

Power is only about physical strength.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

List two sources of political authority.

Legal authority, Social authority

Economic authority

Cultural authority

Religious authority

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does public opinion influence legitimacy in government?

Public opinion only influences economic policies, not legitimacy.

Government legitimacy is solely determined by legal frameworks.

Public opinion influences legitimacy by affecting perceptions of authority and effectiveness in government.

Public opinion has no effect on government legitimacy.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do elections play in establishing legitimacy?

Elections are primarily a form of entertainment for the public.

Elections are a way to limit public participation in governance.

Elections establish legitimacy by allowing public participation and consent in governance.

Elections serve to increase government spending without accountability.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the concept of social contract theory.

Social contract theory argues that society should be governed by absolute monarchy.

Social contract theory is the idea that individuals consent to form a society and government for mutual protection and social order.

Social contract theory states that government authority is derived solely from divine right.

Social contract theory emphasizes the importance of individualism over collective society.

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