UCSP- FINAL SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2

Why do centralized political institutions often develop complex social stratification?

• They encourage equal access to political participation

• Power is often concentrated among a few individuals or groups

• Resources are distributed evenly among all members

• Social classes do not exist in centralized systems

What distinguishes a state from other political institutions?

• It relies entirely on kinship-based decision-making

• 1. It functions without sovereignty or defined territorial boundaries

• 1. It is the highest form of political organization with structured governance

• 1. It lacks legal recognition in international systems

1. What is the key distinction between authority and power?

• Authority relies on force, while power is based on social agreement

• Authority is granted through legal means, while power exists naturally

• 1. Authority does not require legitimacy, while power depends on legal recognition

• Authority exists only in democratic systems, while power applies to monarchies

Why are bands considered uncentralized political institutions?

• 1. They allow private ownership of resources

• Leaders have full control over decision-making

• Power is equally distributed among members

• They use a hierarchical system of governance

1. What is the primary way a tribe differs from a chiefdom?

• Tribes have kin-based leadership, while chiefdoms have absolute rulers

• 1. Tribes engage in industrialization, while chiefdoms focus on agriculture

• 1. Tribes use bureaucratic governance, while chiefdoms operate under federalism

• Tribes function under a capitalist system, while chiefdoms follow monarchy

1. How does rational-legal authority differ from charismatic authority?

• 1. Rational-legal authority is based on formal state laws, while charismatic authority relies on personal traits

• 1. Rational-legal authority is temporary, while charismatic authority lasts for a lifetime

• Rational-legal authority exists in religious institutions, while charismatic authority operates in bureaucracies

• 1. Rational-legal authority is inherited, while charismatic authority is mandated by state law

Which of the following best describes a political institution?

• 1. A set of practices designed to govern economic activities

• A structured way in which power is distributed and decisions are made

• A system that limits human interaction and resource allocation

• A collection of religious traditions meant to strengthen social customs

What type of authority is derived from customs and traditional beliefs?

• Charismatic

• 1. Rational-legal

• 1. Traditional

• 1. Coercive

Which political unit consists of a government with sovereignty over people and a well-defined territory

• 1. Band

• Tribe

• 1. Chiefdom

• State

Which type of political institution allows equal rights and decision-making based on consensus?

• Band

• State

• 1. Chiefdom

• Federal Government