The oldest form of power rests on_______________?

A. Rational-legal authority
B. Charismatic authority
C. Traditional authority
D. The authority of force

In essence people need government because________________?

A. They live in groups and need a degree of order
B. Of their competitive nature
C. They have not reached a sufficient amount of civilization to exist without it
D. Brute force is not sufficient keep them in line

Political power_______________?

A. Appears only in capitalistic societies
B. Is power exercised by the state through its government
C. Characterizes all dictatorships
D. Belongs to a ruler in democratic regimes

Government is characterized by a(n)_______________?

A. Pattern of statuses and roles
B. System of norms and values
C. System to deal with order and defense
D. All of the above

The Pope,s leadership of the Catholic Church is based on which kind of authority ?

A. Legal-rational
B. Democratic
C. Traditional
D. Charismatic

Hitler led the German people by emotional speeches He derived his authority from________________?

A. God
B. The law
C. The bible
D. Personal charisma

Conflict theorists see the states functions as________________?

A. Protecting the interest of the ruling elite only
B. Helping the poor and homeless
C. Bringing peace to its citizens
D. Directing the economy

“My country right or wrong” is an example of_______________?

A. Nationalism
B. Legal-rational thinking
C. An internationalist world view
D. A reasoned approach to detente

In order for power to be legitimate a government must have_____________?

A. The ability to coerce agreement
B. Legitimate authority
C. A charismatic leader
D. A strong army

Politics may be defined as_______________?

A. The statuses and roles that enforce the law
B. The legitimate use of force within a territory
C. The process by which individuals and groups acquire power
D. All of the above