Question 1

When did India became a sovereign democratic republic?

Accepted Answer

A) 26th January 1950 
B) 15th August 1947 
C) 24th January 1950 
D) None of the above 
A) 26th January 1950 
B) 15th August 1947 
C) 24th January 1950 
D) None of the above D

Question 2

A: Hereditary rule is a form of government in which all rulers come from the same family
B: The crown is passed down only to the male members in the family

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false A

Question 3

Which of the following is not a source of acquiring legitimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Good governance 
B) Democracy 
C) Economic performance 
D) Dictatorship 
A) Good governance 
B) Democracy 
C) Economic performance 
D) Dictatorship D

Question 4

Which of the following is an agent of influence?

Accepted Answer

A) Business Groups 
B) Associations 
C) Voluntary Associations 
D) All of the above 
A) Business Groups 
B) Associations 
C) Voluntary Associations 
D) All of the above

Question 5

A: In a democratic form of Government elections are held periodically and people can vote to power the party which they support.
B: Government can be changed through constitutional methods peacefully.

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false

Question 6

A: Power is effective only if it is legitimate
B: Power should be based on legitimacy otherwise it could prove ineffective

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is False 
B) B is true but A is False 
C) Both A and B are True 
D) Both A and B are False 
A) A is true but B is False 
B) B is true but A is False 
C) Both A and B are True 
D) Both A and B are False

Question 7

A: Democracy is a rule by the majority but aims at the welfare of all.
B: It provides for a change in government according to constitutional provisions

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false

Question 8

Which sociologist sees Power as, 'the ability to make a difference', to change things from what they would otherwise have been?

Accepted Answer

A) Max Weber 
B) Foucault 
C) Anthony Giddens 
D) Karl Marx 
A) Max Weber 
B) Foucault 
C) Anthony Giddens 
D) Karl Marx

Question 9

Which of the following statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Totalitarianism does not prescribe peaceful means of changing the government 
B) Totalitarianism does not grant freedom and fundamental rights to the people 
C) A Totalitarian government emphasizes on strengthening its military 
D) All of the above 
A) Totalitarianism does not prescribe peaceful means of changing the government 
B) Totalitarianism does not grant freedom and fundamental rights to the people 
C) A Totalitarian government emphasizes on strengthening its military 
D) All of the above

Question 10

A: In Representative democracy the people judge the representatives by their deeds.
B: The people have direct control over the representatives even after election.

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false

Question 11

A: Power is derived from various sources.
B: The use of force is not an example of power.

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is False 
B) B is true but A is False 
C) Both A and B are True 
D) Both A and B are False 
A) A is true but B is False 
B) B is true but A is False 
C) Both A and B are True 
D) Both A and B are False

Question 12

A: Totalitarianism aims at welfare of the few in the name of all
B: Totalitarianism believes in self-government at the local level

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false

Question 13

A: Power is not subject to change and is permanently fixed.
B: Power is not conditional.

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false

Question 14

Which of the following statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Authority is sometimes based on customs and traditions which are long established 
B) People may obey authority due to the charismas possessed by the person in authority 
C) Legal- rational authority is legal because it is supported by existing laws 
D) All of the above 
A) Authority is sometimes based on customs and traditions which are long established 
B) People may obey authority due to the charismas possessed by the person in authority 
C) Legal- rational authority is legal because it is supported by existing laws 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Power exist in only certain type of societies 
B) Power cannot be attained through a person's economic state 
C) Power is shared and bartered by numerous groups throughout society 
D) Political power is the highest form of power 
A) Power exist in only certain type of societies 
B) Power cannot be attained through a person's economic state 
C) Power is shared and bartered by numerous groups throughout society 
D) Political power is the highest form of power

Question 16

In democracy the final authority rests with

Accepted Answer

A) The People 
B) The President 
C) Parliament 
D) Council of ministers 
A) The People 
B) The President 
C) Parliament 
D) Council of ministers

Question 17

Which of the following statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An elective monarchy is a monarchy ruled by a hereditary monarch. 
B) The King of Spain is an elected Monarch 
C) All Elective Monarchs rule for a period not exceeding five years 
D) None of the above. 
A) An elective monarchy is a monarchy ruled by a hereditary monarch. 
B) The King of Spain is an elected Monarch 
C) All Elective Monarchs rule for a period not exceeding five years 
D) None of the above.

Question 18

A: Power can be seen as evil or unjust
B: The exercise of power is accepted as endemic to humans as social beings

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false

Question 19

Which of the following statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Consent is an important characteristics of legitimacy 
B) Legitimacy is a pre- requisite of power 
C) Legitimacy is based on belief 
D) Legitimacy does not get obedience from the people 
A) Consent is an important characteristics of legitimacy 
B) Legitimacy is a pre- requisite of power 
C) Legitimacy is based on belief 
D) Legitimacy does not get obedience from the people

Question 20

A: Legitimate political authority is the legitimate right of the government to govern, to adopt and enforce public policy decisions in the name of the community.
B: Political authority exercised by the government may be legitimate or illegitimate

Accepted Answer

A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false 
A) A is true but B is false 
B) B is true but A is false 
C) Both A and B are true 
D) Both A and B are false

When did India became a sovereign democratic republic?

A: Hereditary rule is a form of government in which all rulers come from the same family B: The crown is passed down only to the male members in the family

Which of the following is not a source of acquiring legitimacy?

Which of the following is an agent of influence?

A: In a democratic form of Government elections are held periodically and people can vote to power the party which they support. B: Government can be changed through constitutional methods peacefully.

A: Power is effective only if it is legitimate B: Power should be based on legitimacy otherwise it could prove ineffective

A: Democracy is a rule by the majority but aims at the welfare of all. B: It provides for a change in government according to constitutional provisions

Which sociologist sees Power as, 'the ability to make a difference', to change things from what they would otherwise have been?

Which of the following statement is true?

A: In Representative democracy the people judge the representatives by their deeds. B: The people have direct control over the representatives even after election.

A: Power is derived from various sources. B: The use of force is not an example of power.

A: Totalitarianism aims at welfare of the few in the name of all B: Totalitarianism believes in self-government at the local level

A: Power is not subject to change and is permanently fixed. B: Power is not conditional.

Which of the following statement is true?

Which of the following statement is true?

In democracy the final authority rests with

Which of the following statement is true?

A: Power can be seen as evil or unjust B: The exercise of power is accepted as endemic to humans as social beings

Which of the following statement is false?

A: Legitimate political authority is the legitimate right of the government to govern, to adopt and enforce public policy decisions in the name of the community. B: Political authority exercised by the government may be legitimate or illegitimate

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Exam 4: Power, Legitimacy, and Democracy

When did India became a sovereign democratic republic?

A: Hereditary rule is a form of government in which all rulers come from the same family B: The crown is passed down only to the male members in the family

Which of the following is not a source of acquiring legitimacy?

Which of the following is an agent of influence?

A: In a democratic form of Government elections are held periodically and people can vote to power the party which they support. B: Government can be changed through constitutional methods peacefully.

A: Power is effective only if it is legitimate B: Power should be based on legitimacy otherwise it could prove ineffective

A: Democracy is a rule by the majority but aims at the welfare of all. B: It provides for a change in government according to constitutional provisions

Which sociologist sees Power as, 'the ability to make a difference', to change things from what they would otherwise have been?

Which of the following statement is true?

A: In Representative democracy the people judge the representatives by their deeds. B: The people have direct control over the representatives even after election.

A: Power is derived from various sources. B: The use of force is not an example of power.

A: Totalitarianism aims at welfare of the few in the name of all B: Totalitarianism believes in self-government at the local level

A: Power is not subject to change and is permanently fixed. B: Power is not conditional.

Which of the following statement is true?

Which of the following statement is true?

In democracy the final authority rests with

Which of the following statement is true?

A: Power can be seen as evil or unjust B: The exercise of power is accepted as endemic to humans as social beings

Which of the following statement is false?

A: Legitimate political authority is the legitimate right of the government to govern, to adopt and enforce public policy decisions in the name of the community. B: Political authority exercised by the government may be legitimate or illegitimate

Political Sociology Key Concepts and Thinkers

Political Sociology and Forms of Government

Pillars of Power: Monarchy, Theocracy, and Elites

Political Participation and Theocratic Government

Political Participation and Pressure Groups

Political Parties and Systems of Government

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