POWER and AUTHORITY

Which sociologist is most associated with developing the definition and ideal types of authority?

• Durkheim

• Marx

• Goffman

• Weber

Which of the following types of authority does not reside primarily in a leader?

• Dictatorial

• Traditional

• Charismatic

• Legal-Rational

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used his public speaking abilities and magnetism to inspire the Civil Rights Movement. He is an example of

• a traditional leader

• a charismatic leader

• a legal-rational leader

• an illegitimate leader

The authority of tribal elders and hereditary monarchs relies largely on

• charisma

• written laws

• customs and traditions

• large armies

According to Weber, what must occur for a movement to survive after the death of a charismatic leader?

• routinization of authority

• socialization of authority

• degradation of authority

• anticipation of authority

Which statement best expresses the difference between power and authority?

• Authority involves intimidation; power does not.

• Authority is more subtle than power.

• Authority is based on the perceived legitimacy of the individual in power.

• Authority is inherited, but power is seized by military force.

The ability to carry out one's will despite resistance is

• authority

• legitimacy

• rationalization

• power

Which of these is true of Weber's three types of authority?

• The three types correspond perfectly to real life examples.

• The charismatic authority is impossible to measure.

• Rational-legal authority is the only legitimate form of authority.

• They serve as models to help better understand authority.

Legal-rational authority is considered the most stable because

• authority resides in the office or title and not the individual

• authority is based on a strong personality

• authority is based on ingrained customs, traditions and norms

• authority has a cult-like power

Legal-rational authority is often organized into a

• monarchy

• religion

• bureaucracy

• autocracy