Question 1

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

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

Both A and B are True

Accepted Answer

Both statements essentially convey the same idea: for power to be effective, it must be based on legitimacy. This implies that power without legitimacy might not be as effective or sustainable.

Question 2

Which of the following statement is true?&#10;A)Authority is sometimes based on customs and traditions which are long established&#10;B)People may obey authority due to the charismas possessed by the person in authority&#10;C)Legal- rational authority is legal because it is supported by existing laws&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All the statements are true. Authority can indeed be based on customs and traditions (traditional authority), on the charisma of the individual (charismatic authority), and on legal-rational grounds, where authority is derived from legal, formal, or written rules.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a source of acquiring legitimacy?&#10;A)Good governance&#10;B)Democracy&#10;C)Economic performance&#10;D)Dictatorship

Accepted Answer

Legitimacy in governance is often derived from the ability to effectively manage and govern, the implementation of democratic principles, and strong economic performance. Dictatorship, on the other hand, typically relies on control and coercion rather than acquiring legitimacy through these positive governance measures.

Question 4

Which of the following statement is false?&#10;A)Consent is an important characteristics of legitimacy&#10;B)Legitimacy is a pre- requisite of power&#10;C)Legitimacy is based on belief&#10;D)Legitimacy does not get obedience from the people

Accepted Answer

Legitimacy often leads to obedience from the people because it is based on their belief in the rightfulness of a rule or authority. If people believe in the legitimacy of an authority, they are more likely to follow its directives willingly.

Question 5

The Elitist theory holds that power is always concentrated in the hands of&#10;A)Civil servants&#10;B)a small group of elites&#10;C)The working class&#10;D)The military

Accepted Answer

The Elitist theory posits that power in societies is concentrated in the hands of a small, distinct group of elites who dominate and influence public policy, regardless of the formal governmental organization.

Question 6

In democracy the final authority rests with&#10;A)The People&#10;B)The President&#10;C)Parliament&#10;D)Council of ministers

Accepted Answer

In a democracy, the ultimate power and authority rest with the people, who exercise their power through voting and participating in the political process.

Question 7

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

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

Accepted Answer

A is true because electoral democracy, through free and fair elections, is widely recognized as a key method for governments to acquire legitimacy. B is false because electoral democracy is generally designed to be transparent to ensure fairness and accountability.

Question 8

Which of the following statement is false?&#10;A)Legitimacy is the acceptance of an authority&#10;B)An authority viewed as legitimate often has the right to exercise power&#10;C)Political legitimacy is considered a basic condition for governing&#10;D)Legitimacy gives the person in power the right to wield power to any extent

Accepted Answer

Legitimacy does indeed involve the acceptance of an authority and often grants the right to exercise power, but it does not inherently give someone the right to wield power to any extent. Legitimate power is typically constrained by laws, norms, or other forms of social agreement.

Question 9

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

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

Accepted Answer

Power can indeed come from various sources such as authority, knowledge, or the ability to influence others. The use of force is actually an example of power, specifically coercive power, where someone compels another to act in a certain way through threats or force.

Question 10

Which of the following statement is true?&#10;A)Power exist in only certain type of societies&#10;B)Power cannot be attained through a person's economic state&#10;C)Power is shared and bartered by numerous groups throughout society&#10;D)Political power is the highest form of power

Accepted Answer

Power is indeed shared and bartered by numerous groups throughout society, reflecting a more nuanced understanding of how power dynamics operate across different social, economic, and political contexts.

Question 11

A: Power can be seen as evil or unjust&#10;B: The exercise of power is accepted as endemic to humans as social beings&#10;A)A is true but B is false&#10;B)B is true but A is false&#10;C)Both A and B are true&#10;D)Both A and B are false

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: Power can be seen as evil...

Question 12

Which sociologist sees Power as, 'the ability to make a difference', to change things from what they would otherwise have been?&#10;A)Max Weber&#10;B)Foucault&#10;C)Anthony Giddens&#10;D)Karl Marx

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which sociologist sees Power as, 'the ability...

Question 13

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

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: Power is not subject to change...

Question 14

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

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: Democracy is a rule by the...

Question 15

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)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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: In Representative democracy the people judge...

Question 16

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

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: Totalitarianism aims at welfare of the...

Question 17

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)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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: In a democratic form of Government...

Question 18

Which of the following statement is true?&#10;A)Totalitarianism does not prescribe peaceful means of changing the government&#10;B)Totalitarianism does not grant freedom and fundamental rights to the people&#10;C)A Totalitarian government emphasizes on strengthening its military&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statement is true?&#10;A)Totalitarianism...

Question 19

Which of the following is an agent of influence?&#10;A)Business Groups&#10;B)Associations&#10;C)Voluntary Associations&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an agent...

Question 20

When did India became a sovereign democratic republic?&#10;A)26th January 1950&#10;B)15th August 1947&#10;C)24th January 1950&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of When did India became a sovereign democratic...

Question 21

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.

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: Political influence is the ability of...

Question 22

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

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: Legitimate political authority is the legitimate...

Question 23

Which of the following is a type of monarchy?&#10;A)Constitutional Monarchy&#10;B)Absolute Monarchy&#10;C)Elective Monarchy&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a type...

Question 24

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

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A: Hereditary rule is a form of...

Question 25

Which of the following statement is true?&#10;A)An elective monarchy is a monarchy ruled by a hereditary monarch.&#10;B)The King of Spain is an elected Monarch&#10;C)All Elective Monarchs rule for a period not exceeding five years&#10;D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statement is true?&#10;A)An...

Deck 4: Power, Legitimacy, and Democracy