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Power and Social Inequality Quiz
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Power and Social Inequality Quiz

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Which type of power is characterized by the use of coercion or force to exert control rooted from customs and traditions?

  • Illegitimate power (correct)
  • Influence power
  • Charismatic power
  • Legal-Rational power
  • What are the symbols of social stratification?

  • Influence, coercion, authority
  • Inequality, beliefs, customs
  • Legitimate, illegitimate, rational
  • Wealth, power, prestige (correct)
  • Which type of power arises from a leader's personal characteristics?

  • Authority power
  • Charismatic power (correct)
  • Legal-Rational power
  • Influence power
  • What type of power is granted by the people?

    <p>Authority power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does social stratification refer to?

    <p>A system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of power involves the enactment of rules and regulations?

    <p>Authority power granted by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of power arises from customs and traditions and involves the use of coercion or force to exert control?

    <p>Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of social stratification?

    <p>It persists over generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of legitimate power?

    <p>Enforcing laws and regulations in the Philippine Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symbols of social stratification?

    <p>Wealth, power, prestige</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Power

    • Traditional Power: characterized by the use of coercion or force to exert control, rooted in customs and traditions
    • Charismatic Power: arises from a leader's personal characteristics
    • Legitimate Power: granted by the people, an example is a democratically elected president
    • Rational-Legal Power: involves the enactment of rules and regulations, such as the power of a government based on laws and procedures

    Social Stratification

    • refers to a system in which groups of people are ranked in a hierarchy based on their access to resources, power, and status
    • key characteristic: unequal distribution of rewards and privileges among different groups
    • symbols of social stratification include education, occupation, income, and wealth

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    Test your knowledge of different types of power and their influence on social inequality in this quiz. Explore the concepts of legitimate and illegitimate power, including authority, coercion, force, and influence through persuasion. Learn about the impact of political dynasties and charismatic leadership on power dynamics.

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