Power and Authority Quiz

What are the three types of power identified in sociology?

• referent power, expert power, and informational power

• formal power, informal power, and personal power

• autocratic power, democratic power, and laissez-faire power

• coercive power, reward power, and legitimate power

Which type of power is based on personal characteristics and charisma?

• referent power

• legitimate power

• charismatic power

• expert power

What is the term used to describe the power that is recognized as rightful by those being governed?

• dominance

• legitimacy

• control

• authority

What are the two main forms of legitimate authority?

• coercive authority and expert authority

• charismatic authority and bureaucratic authority

• traditional authority and rational-legal authority

• personal authority and moral authority

What is the term used to describe the methods and strategies used by society to maintain order and conformity?

• anarchy promotion

• disorder facilitation

• social control

• chaos management

Which type of social control relies on formal laws and regulations?

• informal control

• social control

• legal control

• moral control

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of power, resources, and opportunities in society?

• economic inequality

• cultural inequality

• political inequality

• social inequality

What are the three dimensions of power identified by sociologist Steven Lukes?

• A, B, C

• X, Y, Z

• 1st dimension, 2nd dimension, 3rd dimension

• Alpha, Beta, Gamma

Which dimension of power refers to the ability to shape the agenda and influence decision-making processes?

• Economic power

• Agenda-setting power

• Military power

• Physical power

What is the term used to describe the ability to exercise power and authority over others?

• subordination

• dominance

• suppression

• control