Practice Key Elements Of Political Organisation (2.3)

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Question 1.
Define power in a political context.
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Think about who has the ability to enforce rules.
Question 2.
What is legitimacy?
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Consider why people follow laws and leaders.
3Question 3.
What is power in political terms?
- Ability to influence behavior
- Ability to make laws
- Ability to create a state
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Think about the role of leaders in decision making.
4Question 4.
True or False: Authority can exist without legitimacy.
- True
- False
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Consider a ruler who is not supported by the people.
Question 5.
How would you apply the concept of legitimacy to explain the fall of a historical regime?
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Consider the role of public opinion in supporting or opposing the regime.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of power dynamics within a simple political organization compared to a complex one.
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Think about how decisions are made in a tribal council vs. a parliamentary system.

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