Question 1

The Elitist theory holds that power is always concentrated in the hands of

Accepted Answer

A) Civil servants 
B) a small group of elites 
C) The working class 
D) The military

Question 2

Which of the following statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimacy is the acceptance of an authority 
B) An authority viewed as legitimate often has the right to exercise power 
C) Political legitimacy is considered a basic condition for governing 
D) Legitimacy gives the person in power the right to wield power to any extent

Question 3

A: Political influence is the ability of private individuals and groups to influence, condition, shape and control the authoritative decisions and actions of those who possess the formal-legal authority.
B: Such individuals and groups exercise significant influence over particular policy and decision making.

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

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of monarchy?

Accepted Answer

A) Constitutional Monarchy 
B) Absolute Monarchy 
C) Elective Monarchy 
D) All of the above

Question 5

A: Electoral democracy is an important method of acquiring legitimacy
B: Electoral democracy is not transparent

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

Exam 4: Power, Legitimacy, and Democracy

The Elitist theory holds that power is always concentrated in the hands of

Which of the following statement is false?

Which of the following is a type of monarchy?

A: Electoral democracy is an important method of acquiring legitimacy B: Electoral democracy is not transparent