What are the different types of power?

• Physical, Political, Economic, Social, Personal

• Biological, Emotional, Creative, Legal

• Mechanical, Cultural, Historical, Environmental

• Mathematical, Theoretical, Spiritual, Technological

How does power function in government?

• Government power is only about enforcing laws.

• Power in government is solely based on public opinion.

• Power in government functions through authority distribution, decision-making, and resource control.

• Power is distributed equally among all citizens.

What is the difference between power and authority?

• Authority is the ability to influence; power is the legitimate right to do so.

• Power is only about physical strength.

• Power is the same as authority.

• Power is the ability to influence; authority is the legitimate right to do so.

What is coercive power?

• Coercive power is the influence gained through personal charisma and charm.

• Coercive power is the ability to persuade someone through logical arguments.

• Coercive power is the ability to force someone to act in a certain way by using threats or punishment.

• Coercive power is the capacity to inspire others to follow a vision.

Can you give an example of persuasive power?

• A teacher grading students based on their performance.

• A politician convincing voters to support a new policy by sharing a personal story that highlights its benefits.

• A celebrity endorsing a product without any personal experience.

• A friend sharing a funny story at a party to entertain guests.

Name a famous leader known for their power.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Julius Caesar

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What type of power is often used in a classroom?

• social power

• economic power

• political power

• educational power

How can power be misused in society?

• Power can be used to promote equality.

• Power should never be questioned.

• Power is always beneficial in society.

• Power can be misused through corruption, oppression, misinformation, and economic exploitation.

What role does public opinion play in power?

• Public opinion is irrelevant to policy-making.

• Public opinion solely reflects the views of the elite.

• Public opinion has no impact on leaders' decisions.

• Public opinion acts as a check on power, guiding leaders' decisions and influencing policy.

Who are some historical figures that had coercive power?

• Nelson Mandela

• George Washington

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Figures such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Genghis Khan, and Mao Zedong.