Ch. 17: Government & Politics

Which statement best expresses the difference between power and authority?

• Authority involves intimidation

• 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.

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

• Dictatorial

• Traditional

• Charismatic

• Legal-rational

In the U.S. Senate, it is customary to assign each senator a seniority ranking based on years of government service and the population of the state he or she represents. A top ranking gives the senator priority for assignments to office space, committee chair positions, and seating on the senate floor. What type of authority does this example best illustrate?

• Dictatorial

• Traditional

• Charismatic

• Legal-rational

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used his public speaking abilities and magnetism to inspire African Americans to stand up against injustice in an extremely hostile environment. He is an example of a(n) __________ leader

• traditional

• charismatic

• legal-rational

• illegitimate

Which world figure had the least amount of political power?

• President Barack Obama

• Queen Elizabeth II

• British Prime Minister David Cameron

• North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un

Which statement best expresses why there have been so few charismatic female leaders throughout history?

• Women have different leadership styles than men.

• Women are not interested in leading at all.

• Few women have had the opportunity to hold leadership roles over the course of history

• Male historians have refused to acknowledge the contributions of female leaders in their records.

Many constitutional monarchies started out as:

• oligarchies

• absolute monarchies

• dictatorships

• democracies

Which nation is an absolute monarchy?

• Oman

• Great Britain

• Denmark

• Australia

Which of the following present and former government leaders is generally considered a dictator?

• David Cameron

• Barack Obama

• Qaboos bin Said Al Said

• Kim Jong-Un

A(n) _________________ is an extremely oppressive government that seeks to control all aspects of its citizens’ lives.

• oligarchy

• totalitarian dictatorship

• anarchy

• absolute monarchy