Sources of Power and Authority - AP Comparative Government and Politics
- In what type of government is sovereignty vested in a single ruler?
- Autocracy. Single ruler holds complete sovereign power without constitutional limits.
- What type of authority is derived from legal-rational legitimacy?
- Bureaucratic authority. Administrative power through formal procedures and institutional rules.
- What source of power depends on public opinion?
- Media influence. Power to shape public opinion through information control.
- Which source of power is related to the control of information?
- Propaganda. Systematic control of information to shape public perception.
- What is a source of legitimacy in a theocracy?
- Religious doctrine. Authority derived from religious texts and divine commandments.
- Which institution typically holds power in a parliamentary system?
- The parliament. Legislative body holds primary authority in parliamentary democracies.
- Which form of government relies on aristocratic privilege?
- Oligarchy. Small elite group holds power based on wealth or privilege.
- What is the term for power derived from legal rationality?
- Legal-rational authority. Authority based on established laws, rules, and institutional procedures.
- Identify a source of power in a meritocracy.
- Individual talent. Authority based on demonstrated ability and achievement.
- Identify the source of authority in a bureaucracy.
- Hierarchical organization. Authority flows through structured administrative levels and positions.
- What type of authority is based on charisma?
- Charismatic authority. Power based on personal magnetism and exceptional individual qualities.
- What distinguishes democratic authority from authoritarian?
- Free and fair elections. Competitive elections ensure legitimate representation and accountability.
- What term describes power based on knowledge and expertise?
- Expert authority. Authority based on specialized knowledge and professional competence.
- Which concept involves citizens' consent as a power source?
- Consent of the governed. Legitimacy requires active approval from the citizenry.
- What source of power is based on economic strength?
- Economic resources. Power derived from control of wealth and material assets.
- Identify a source of authority in communist states.
- Party rule. Single political party monopolizes all governmental power and authority.
- Which system derives power from a constitution?
- Constitutional government. Authority established through fundamental law and constitutional framework.
- Identify a primary source of authority in a monarchy.
- Hereditary succession. Power passes through family lines based on bloodline and tradition.
- Which political system is characterized by popular sovereignty?
- Democracy. Government authority derives from citizen participation and consent.
- Name a source of power in authoritarian regimes.
- Military force. Coercive power through armed forces and physical control mechanisms.
- What source of power is based on social norms?
- Cultural authority. Power derived from shared values and social expectations.
- What is the primary source of power in a socialist state?
- State ownership of resources. Government controls economic means of production and distribution.
- Identify the source of power in a unitary state.
- Centralized government. All authority concentrated in the national government level.
- What source of power involves strategic alliances?
- Diplomatic power. International influence through negotiations and strategic partnerships.
- What source of power is often utilized by autocrats?
- Coercion. Use of force or threat to compel obedience and compliance.
- Which form of rule is based on divine right?
- Theocracy. Religious leaders claim authority from divine or spiritual sources.
- What is the main source of power in a capitalist economy?
- Private ownership. Economic power through individual control of property and resources.
- Identify a source of power in a corporatist system.
- Corporate influence. Business organizations hold significant political and economic power.
- Which source of authority is most associated with totalitarian regimes?
- State control. Government exercises comprehensive control over all aspects of society.
- Which political structure decentralizes authority to regional governments?
- Federalism. Constitutional system dividing power between national and subnational units.
- Which source of power is based on historical claims?
- Historical legitimacy. Authority derived from past precedents and established traditions.
- What form of government is based on rule by the elite?
- Aristocracy. Government by hereditary nobility or wealthy upper class.
- What is a fundamental source of authority in a republic?
- Elected representatives. Authority derives from citizens choosing their governing officials.
- What type of legitimacy is derived from legal systems and laws?
- Legal legitimacy. Authority based on established legal frameworks and judicial systems.
- What is the basis of power in a technocracy?
- Technical expertise. Government by technical experts and scientific specialists.
- Identify a non-coercive source of power.
- Persuasion. Influence through reasoning and argument rather than force.
- What is the basis of power in a libertarian system?
- Individual freedom. Power comes from maximizing personal liberty and minimal government.
- What is a key source of power in a democracy?
- Popular sovereignty. Power derives from the will and consent of the people in democratic systems.
- What is the source of power in a federal system?
- Division of powers. Power shared between central and regional government levels.