Sources of Power and Authority - AP Comparative Government & Politics
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Identify the source of power in a unitary state.
Identify the source of power in a unitary state.
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Centralized government. All authority concentrated in the national government level.
Centralized government. All authority concentrated in the national government level.
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Which source of power is based on historical claims?
Which source of power is based on historical claims?
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Historical legitimacy. Authority derived from past precedents and established traditions.
Historical legitimacy. Authority derived from past precedents and established traditions.
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Which form of government relies on aristocratic privilege?
Which form of government relies on aristocratic privilege?
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Oligarchy. Small elite group holds power based on wealth or privilege.
Oligarchy. Small elite group holds power based on wealth or privilege.
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Which concept involves citizens' consent as a power source?
Which concept involves citizens' consent as a power source?
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Consent of the governed. Legitimacy requires active approval from the citizenry.
Consent of the governed. Legitimacy requires active approval from the citizenry.
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What source of power is based on economic strength?
What source of power is based on economic strength?
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Economic resources. Power derived from control of wealth and material assets.
Economic resources. Power derived from control of wealth and material assets.
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What is a source of legitimacy in a theocracy?
What is a source of legitimacy in a theocracy?
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Religious doctrine. Authority derived from religious texts and divine commandments.
Religious doctrine. Authority derived from religious texts and divine commandments.
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Identify the source of authority in a bureaucracy.
Identify the source of authority in a bureaucracy.
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Hierarchical organization. Authority flows through structured administrative levels and positions.
Hierarchical organization. Authority flows through structured administrative levels and positions.
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Identify a non-coercive source of power.
Identify a non-coercive source of power.
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Persuasion. Influence through reasoning and argument rather than force.
Persuasion. Influence through reasoning and argument rather than force.
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In what type of government is sovereignty vested in a single ruler?
In what type of government is sovereignty vested in a single ruler?
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Autocracy. Single ruler holds complete sovereign power without constitutional limits.
Autocracy. Single ruler holds complete sovereign power without constitutional limits.
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Identify a primary source of authority in a monarchy.
Identify a primary source of authority in a monarchy.
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Hereditary succession. Power passes through family lines based on bloodline and tradition.
Hereditary succession. Power passes through family lines based on bloodline and tradition.
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What is a key source of power in a democracy?
What is a key source of power in a democracy?
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Popular sovereignty. Power derives from the will and consent of the people in democratic systems.
Popular sovereignty. Power derives from the will and consent of the people in democratic systems.
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What is a fundamental source of authority in a republic?
What is a fundamental source of authority in a republic?
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Elected representatives. Authority derives from citizens choosing their governing officials.
Elected representatives. Authority derives from citizens choosing their governing officials.
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What type of authority is based on charisma?
What type of authority is based on charisma?
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Charismatic authority. Power based on personal magnetism and exceptional individual qualities.
Charismatic authority. Power based on personal magnetism and exceptional individual qualities.
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What source of power is based on social norms?
What source of power is based on social norms?
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Cultural authority. Power derived from shared values and social expectations.
Cultural authority. Power derived from shared values and social expectations.
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What is the primary source of power in a socialist state?
What is the primary source of power in a socialist state?
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State ownership of resources. Government controls economic means of production and distribution.
State ownership of resources. Government controls economic means of production and distribution.
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What source of power depends on public opinion?
What source of power depends on public opinion?
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Media influence. Power to shape public opinion through information control.
Media influence. Power to shape public opinion through information control.
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Name a source of power in authoritarian regimes.
Name a source of power in authoritarian regimes.
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Military force. Coercive power through armed forces and physical control mechanisms.
Military force. Coercive power through armed forces and physical control mechanisms.
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Which institution typically holds power in a parliamentary system?
Which institution typically holds power in a parliamentary system?
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The parliament. Legislative body holds primary authority in parliamentary democracies.
The parliament. Legislative body holds primary authority in parliamentary democracies.
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What is the basis of power in a technocracy?
What is the basis of power in a technocracy?
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Technical expertise. Government by technical experts and scientific specialists.
Technical expertise. Government by technical experts and scientific specialists.
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What is the basis of power in a libertarian system?
What is the basis of power in a libertarian system?
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Individual freedom. Power comes from maximizing personal liberty and minimal government.
Individual freedom. Power comes from maximizing personal liberty and minimal government.
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Which system derives power from a constitution?
Which system derives power from a constitution?
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Constitutional government. Authority established through fundamental law and constitutional framework.
Constitutional government. Authority established through fundamental law and constitutional framework.
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Identify the source of power in a unitary state.
Identify the source of power in a unitary state.
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Centralized government. All authority concentrated in the national government level.
Centralized government. All authority concentrated in the national government level.
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Which source of power is based on historical claims?
Which source of power is based on historical claims?
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Historical legitimacy. Authority derived from past precedents and established traditions.
Historical legitimacy. Authority derived from past precedents and established traditions.
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Which form of government relies on aristocratic privilege?
Which form of government relies on aristocratic privilege?
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Oligarchy. Small elite group holds power based on wealth or privilege.
Oligarchy. Small elite group holds power based on wealth or privilege.
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What source of power is based on economic strength?
What source of power is based on economic strength?
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Economic resources. Power derived from control of wealth and material assets.
Economic resources. Power derived from control of wealth and material assets.
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What is a source of legitimacy in a theocracy?
What is a source of legitimacy in a theocracy?
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Religious doctrine. Authority derived from religious texts and divine commandments.
Religious doctrine. Authority derived from religious texts and divine commandments.
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What is the main source of power in a capitalist economy?
What is the main source of power in a capitalist economy?
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Private ownership. Economic power through individual control of property and resources.
Private ownership. Economic power through individual control of property and resources.
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Which source of power is related to the control of information?
Which source of power is related to the control of information?
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Propaganda. Systematic control of information to shape public perception.
Propaganda. Systematic control of information to shape public perception.
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What is a key source of power in a democracy?
What is a key source of power in a democracy?
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Popular sovereignty. Power derives from the will and consent of the people in democratic systems.
Popular sovereignty. Power derives from the will and consent of the people in democratic systems.
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Identify a primary source of authority in a monarchy.
Identify a primary source of authority in a monarchy.
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Hereditary succession. Power passes through family lines based on bloodline and tradition.
Hereditary succession. Power passes through family lines based on bloodline and tradition.
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