1.1 - Origins of Democracy

What is a key characteristic of charismatic authority?

• It is based on long-standing traditions.

• It relies on written rules and regulations.

• It is accepted because of the leader's personal qualities.

• • It is legitimized by a formal legal system.

What type of authority is exemplified by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth?

• Charismatic authority

• Traditional authority

• Rational-legal authority

• Patrimonialism

Which of the following statements is true about rational-legal authority?

• It is based on the leader’s personal charisma.

• It is legitimized by laws, written rules, and regulations.

• It is inherited through traditional rules of succession.

• It relies solely on the ruler’s personal favorites.

How do people generally perceive the objectives and demands of an authority figure?

• • As irrelevant and outdated

• As unreasonable and detrimental

• As reasonable and beneficial

• As coercive and manipulative

What concept did Max Weber define as the ability to exercise one's will over others?

• Authority

• Influence

• Control

• Power

What is one characteristic of traditional authority?

• It is based on written rules and regulations.

• It is accepted because it has been in place for a long time.

• It is based on the leader's personal qualities.

• It relies on the coercive power of the leader.

What did Socrates believe people should use to seek answers to life's fundamental questions?

• Tradition

• • Divine revelation

• Reason

• • Political power

In "The Republic," Plato argues that political power should be vested in:

• The majority of citizens

• Individuals of exceptional skill and wisdom

• Wealthy elites

• Elected representatives

According to Aristotle, what is a potential downside of a monarchy?

• It may turn into a tyranny

• It is too democratic

• It lacks strong leadership

• It neglects the interests of the majority

Aristotle believed that the best form of government, where political power is held by the majority of citizens, is called:

• Democracy

• Politeia

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy