Practice Definition (2.6.1) - The Political Organisation

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Question 1.
What is the definition of power?
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Think about the influence one person can have over another.
Question 2.
Name one type of authority as classified by Max Weber.
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It is the authority based on customs and tradition.
3Question 3.
What is power?
- The ability to influence others
- The acceptance of authority
- The institution of government
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Consider what power allows an individual to do.
4Question 4.
True or False: Legitimacy is unnecessary for political authority.
- True
- False
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Think about what happens to rulers without public support.
Question 5.
Evaluate the role of legitimacy in a historical political upheaval.
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Look into how people's acceptance is crucial for political stability.
Question 6.
Compare the effectiveness of democracy as a political organisation versus dictatorship.
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Evaluate the balance of power with public opinion.

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