Question 1

Which of the following statements about legitimacy is NOT true??

Accepted Answer

A)  It fosters a sense of obligation. 
B)  It is based on respect for authority. 
C)  It can be achieved through coercion. 
D)  It is based on beliefs and values that can change over time. 
A)  It fosters a sense of obligation. 
B)  It is based on respect for authority. 
C)  It can be achieved through coercion. 
D)  It is based on beliefs and values that can change over time.

Question 2

Influence appeals to the _______ and also to _________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

passions;

Question 3

What is the main difference between persuasion and coercion?

Accepted Answer

A)  persuasion is used mostly by governments; coercion is used mostly by citizens. 
B)  targets of persuasion choose actions freely; targets of coercion act out of fear 
C)  persuasion consists mainly of argumentation; coercion relies solely on threats of violence 
D)  persuasion involves manipulation and false information; coercion involves force 
A)  persuasion is used mostly by governments; coercion is used mostly by citizens. 
B)  targets of persuasion choose actions freely; targets of coercion act out of fear 
C)  persuasion consists mainly of argumentation; coercion relies solely on threats of violence 
D)  persuasion involves manipulation and false information; coercion involves force

Question 4

Which of the following situations is NOT an example of influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  A reward is offered for information about a crime. 
B)  Police arrest a suspect. 
C)  Lawyers argue before the jury. 
D)  A political candidate speaks to a group of unemployed workers about her plans for job creation. 
A)  A reward is offered for information about a crime. 
B)  Police arrest a suspect. 
C)  Lawyers argue before the jury. 
D)  A political candidate speaks to a group of unemployed workers about her plans for job creation.

Question 5

What are Max Weber's three classified types of authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional, legitimate, legal 
B)  traditional, charismatic, legislative 
C)  traditional, legal, coercive 
D)  traditional, charismatic, legal 
A)  traditional, legitimate, legal 
B)  traditional, charismatic, legislative 
C)  traditional, legal, coercive 
D)  traditional, charismatic, legal

Question 6

Which of the following is the best example of someone possessing legal authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prince inherits the crown based on traditional rules. 
B)  A prophet creates a community structured on laws received from God. 
C)  A young, attractive, well-spoken and well-educated candidate wins a provincial election. 
D)  A revolutionary overthrows a monarch and instates himself as the sole ruler of a country. 
A)  A prince inherits the crown based on traditional rules. 
B)  A prophet creates a community structured on laws received from God. 
C)  A young, attractive, well-spoken and well-educated candidate wins a provincial election. 
D)  A revolutionary overthrows a monarch and instates himself as the sole ruler of a country.

Question 7

Which statement about charisma is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on a leader's claims of greatness 
B)  It is based on a social relationship between a leader and his/her followers. 
C)  It is bestowed on a leader by his/her followers. 
D)  It is given by a leader to his/her followers. 
A)  It is based on a leader's claims of greatness 
B)  It is based on a social relationship between a leader and his/her followers. 
C)  It is bestowed on a leader by his/her followers. 
D)  It is given by a leader to his/her followers.

Question 8

Governments will often try and change negative behaviours in citizens.A government campaign to encourage citizens to become more active would best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulation 
B)  coercion 
C)  modernization 
D)  persuasion 
A)  manipulation 
B)  coercion 
C)  modernization 
D)  persuasion

Question 9

What is the only thing that ordinary citizens living under a legitimate government are permitted to use violence for?

Accepted Answer

A)  overthrowing the state 
B)  protecting their property 
C)  defending themselves 
D)  settling disputes 
A)  overthrowing the state 
B)  protecting their property 
C)  defending themselves 
D)  settling disputes

Question 10

What are the three types of political power?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional, legal, charismatic 
B)  legislative, executive, judicial 
C)  influence, coercion, authority 
D)  personal, parliamentary, popular 
A)  traditional, legal, charismatic 
B)  legislative, executive, judicial 
C)  influence, coercion, authority 
D)  personal, parliamentary, popular

Question 11

Which of the following situations is an example of influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lawyers arguing a case before a jury 
B)  Obeying a traffic light requiring one to stop on a deserted road at 3:00 am 
C)  The issuing of a traffic ticket and monetary fine. 
D)  Armed thieved robbing a convenience store. 
A)  Lawyers arguing a case before a jury 
B)  Obeying a traffic light requiring one to stop on a deserted road at 3:00 am 
C)  The issuing of a traffic ticket and monetary fine. 
D)  Armed thieved robbing a convenience store.

Question 12

A police officer is "an authority."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following situations is NOT an example of persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  reporting to a parole officer in order to avoid arrest 
B)  suggesting that it is better to attend class than to stay at home 
C)  throwing a temper tantrum so that others will give in to your demands 
D)  offering career prospects as a way of gaining support 
A)  reporting to a parole officer in order to avoid arrest 
B)  suggesting that it is better to attend class than to stay at home 
C)  throwing a temper tantrum so that others will give in to your demands 
D)  offering career prospects as a way of gaining support

Question 14

Which of the following methods is NOT used in Coercion?

Accepted Answer

A)  threats of physical harm 
B)  appeals to self-interest 
C)  giving false information 
D)  threats of financial harm 
A)  threats of physical harm 
B)  appeals to self-interest 
C)  giving false information 
D)  threats of financial harm

Question 15

Which term means acceptance of command?

Accepted Answer

A)  consent 
B)  birthright 
C)  authority 
D)  legitimacy 
A)  consent 
B)  birthright 
C)  authority 
D)  legitimacy

Question 16

Legitimacy is the feeling of respect for authority that exists in those who obey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is authority an inescapable necessity of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may substitute for legitimacy. 
B)  Coercion is expensive. 
C)  Influence is useless. 
D)  Persuasion is dangerous. 
A)  It may substitute for legitimacy. 
B)  Coercion is expensive. 
C)  Influence is useless. 
D)  Persuasion is dangerous.

Question 18

Governmental power without _____________ is only coercion or force; with _________,power becomes authority.

Accepted Answer

legitimacy

Question 19

Which of the following relationships is an example of natural authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  the police and the public 
B)  an older brother and his younger sibling 
C)  a sergeant and a private in the army 
D)  a manager and a worker in a factory 
A)  the police and the public 
B)  an older brother and his younger sibling 
C)  a sergeant and a private in the army 
D)  a manager and a worker in a factory

Question 20

Which of the following is the most precise synonym for influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  authority 
B)  coercion 
C)  persuasion 
D)  control 
A)  authority 
B)  coercion 
C)  persuasion 
D)  control

Exam 2: Power, Legitimacy, and Authority

Which of the following statements about legitimacy is NOT true??

Influence appeals to the _______ and also to _________ and ___________.

What is the main difference between persuasion and coercion?

Which of the following situations is NOT an example of influence?

What are Max Weber's three classified types of authority?

Which of the following is the best example of someone possessing legal authority?

Which statement about charisma is most accurate?

Governments will often try and change negative behaviours in citizens.A government campaign to encourage citizens to become more active would best be described as:

What is the only thing that ordinary citizens living under a legitimate government are permitted to use violence for?

What are the three types of political power?

Which of the following situations is an example of influence?

A police officer is "an authority."

Which of the following situations is NOT an example of persuasion?

Which of the following methods is NOT used in Coercion?

Which term means acceptance of command?

Legitimacy is the feeling of respect for authority that exists in those who obey.

Why is authority an inescapable necessity of government?

Governmental power without _____________ is only coercion or force; with _________,power becomes authority.

Which of the following relationships is an example of natural authority?

Which of the following is the most precise synonym for influence?

Government and Politics

Sovereignty, State and Citizenship

The Nation

Political Culture and Socialization

Law

Constitutionalism

Cooperation under Anarchy

Ideology

Liberalism

Conservatism

Socialism and Communism

Nationalism

Feminism

Environmentalism

Classification of Political Systems

Liberal Democracy

Transitions to Democracy

Autocratic Systems of Government

Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Unitary and Federal Systems

The Political Process

Interest Groups and Political Parties

Communications Media

Elections and Electoral Systems

Representative Assemblies

The Political Executive

The Administration

The Judiciary

Filters

Influence appeals to the ___ and also to _ and _______.

Governmental power without _____ is only coercion or force; with _,power becomes authority.