Understanding Political Institutions: Reward and Coercive Power

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What is the primary function of Coercive Power?

To control or influence others through force, threats, or punishment (correct)

To regulate individual and collective behavior

To provide incentives and rewards

To resolve conflicts and disputes within a society

In the context of Social Institutions, which one shapes how people interact and live in a society?

Politics

Family (correct)

Education

Economy

What is the main role of Politics?

Development and implementation of laws and policies

Control over valuable information and resources

Distribution of power and resources (correct)

Maintenance of order and stability within a society

Which type of Power involves the ability to provide incentives, rewards, or benefits in exchange for compliance or desired behavior?

Reward Power Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Power involves control over valuable information, data, or resources that others require?

Information Power Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of charismatic authority?

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

Which type of power is derived from an individual's or group's knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain?

Expert Power Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of a constitutional monarchy?

Monarch's power is limited by a constitution Signup and view all the answers

Which type of authority is legitimized by respect for long-established cultural patterns?

Traditional Authority Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes centralized political organizations from uncentralized ones?

Concentration of executive and legislative power at a higher level Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of Coercive Power?

In the context of Social Institutions, which one shapes how people interact and live in a society?

What is the main role of Politics?

Which type of Power involves the ability to provide incentives, rewards, or benefits in exchange for compliance or desired behavior?

Which type of Power involves control over valuable information, data, or resources that others require?

What is the main characteristic of charismatic authority?

Which type of power is derived from an individual's or group's knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain?

What is the main feature of a constitutional monarchy?

Which type of authority is legitimized by respect for long-established cultural patterns?

What distinguishes centralized political organizations from uncentralized ones?

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