Social Institutions Quiz

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What is the main function of social institutions?

To manipulate and control human interactions

To help organize and regulate individual and collective behaviour (correct)

To create chaos and disorder in society

To ignore the needs of people in society

Which of the following is NOT a social institution?

Manufacturing (correct)

Mass media

Family

Religion

What is the main purpose of politics according to the text?

To distribute power and resources equitably (correct)

To create conflicts and disputes in society

To maintain disorder and instability

To ignore the decision-making processes of a group

Which source of power is associated with personal characteristics and charisma?

Referent Power Signup and view all the answers

What does 'legitimate power' refer to?

The belief in the legitimacy of a person or entity to exercise authority and make decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of healthcare as a social institution?

To address various aspects of human life and maintain order Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of authority defined by the rightfulness to exercise power?

Traditional Authority Signup and view all the answers

Which type of monarchy is ruled by a monarch whose power is limited by a constitution?

Constitutional Monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of charismatic authority?

Using personal skills to turn an audience into followers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of authority is legitimized by a clearly defined set of written rules and laws?

Legal-Rational Authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to apply force, threats, or punishment to control or influence others called?

Coercive Power Signup and view all the answers

Derived from an individual’s or groups of knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain refers to:

Expert Power Signup and view all the answers

'Ability to provide incentives, rewards, or benefits to individuals or group in exchange from compliance or desired behaviour' describes:

Reward Power Signup and view all the answers

'Control over valuable information, data, or resources that others require' is known as:

Information Power Signup and view all the answers

What type of monarchy is a government with a monarch at the head?

Absolute Monarchy Signup and view all the answers

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