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What is the difference between power and authority?
What is the difference between power and authority?
Power is the ability to achieve desired ends despite resistance from others, while authority is power that people perceive as legitimate in society.
When power is gained through the extraordinary personal abilities of leaders, it is referred to as what?
When power is gained through the extraordinary personal abilities of leaders, it is referred to as what?
charismatic authority
Social power that is legitimated by a widespread respect for long-held patterns of governance is called _____________?
Social power that is legitimated by a widespread respect for long-held patterns of governance is called _____________?
traditional authority
Power legitimized by rules and regulations is referred to as ______________?
Power legitimized by rules and regulations is referred to as ______________?
A political system that depends on the participation of the citizens is referred to as _______________?
A political system that depends on the participation of the citizens is referred to as _______________?
According to Robert Michels, why is direct democracy impossible in large societies?
According to Robert Michels, why is direct democracy impossible in large societies?
A group whose purpose is to achieve political goals by raising money from citizens is called what?
A group whose purpose is to achieve political goals by raising money from citizens is called what?
Alliances of individuals who share an interest in some issues are referred to as ___________?
Alliances of individuals who share an interest in some issues are referred to as ___________?
One type of political system associated with traditional authority is ____________.
One type of political system associated with traditional authority is ____________.
The political system that restricts the political freedoms of citizens is called ______________?
The political system that restricts the political freedoms of citizens is called ______________?
The extensive monitoring and regulating of all citizens is characteristic of which system?
The extensive monitoring and regulating of all citizens is characteristic of which system?
How may totalitarian governments control their citizens?
How may totalitarian governments control their citizens?
What is special access to society's resources referred to as?
What is special access to society's resources referred to as?
Conflict theorist C. Wright Mills argued that _____________ is influenced by the power elite.
Conflict theorist C. Wright Mills argued that _____________ is influenced by the power elite.
What may dissent-related collective behaviors include?
What may dissent-related collective behaviors include?
A group characterized by high emotionality and violence with no central goals is known as a _____________?
A group characterized by high emotionality and violence with no central goals is known as a _____________?
What factors reduce the frequency and intensity of conflict in core countries?
What factors reduce the frequency and intensity of conflict in core countries?
What theory emphasizes the discrepancy between what people have and what they expect?
What theory emphasizes the discrepancy between what people have and what they expect?
The direction of social movements is influenced by groups' ______________?
The direction of social movements is influenced by groups' ______________?
Which statement is true when considering polity in the world system?
Which statement is true when considering polity in the world system?
Study Notes
Power and Authority
- Power: Ability to achieve desired ends despite resistance.
- Authority: Power perceived as legitimate by society.
Types of Authority
- Charismatic authority: Power from extraordinary personal abilities, often seen as superhuman.
- Traditional authority: Legitimized by long-held governance patterns, e.g., nobility in Medieval Europe.
- Rational-legal authority: Legitimized by rules and regulations, typical in bureaucratic systems.
Political Systems
- Democracy: Political system relying on citizen participation.
- Monarchy: Traditional authority where power is inherited within a family.
- Authoritarianism: System restricting political freedoms, often found in developing nations.
- Totalitarianism: Extensive monitoring and control over citizens.
Collective Action and Political Organizations
- Political action committee: Group raising money from citizens to promote political interests.
- Special interest groups: Alliances working together on specific economic, political, or social issues.
- Dissent-related collective behaviors include protest movements and mobs.
Conflict and Social Movements
- Riot: Group characterized by high emotionality and violence without central goals.
- Relative deprivation theory: Explains social movements based on the gap between what people have and expect.
Influences on Social Movements
- Direction of social movements influenced by:
- Organizational capacity for collective action
- Beliefs about political effectiveness
- Structures of incentives for political action
Conflict Dynamics
- In core countries, rational-legal authority and strong states help reduce conflict frequency and intensity by institutionalizing political conflicts and enforcing rules.
- World capitalism dynamics lead to wealth concentration in core countries, while peripheral states struggle with conflict management and governance stability.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of power and authority with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential definitions and types of authority. Understand the nuances between power, authority, and charismatic authority.
