BASIC CONCEPTS IN GOVERNMENT

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Which of the following is NOT a source of power? Control or force, Wealth, Population, Formal office or position

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Population

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of power? Political power, Economic power, Emotional power, Religious power

Back

Emotional power

Front

Which of the following is an example of economic power? Dangote, A priest/imam, Army generals, The president

Back

Dangote

Front

Which of the following is an example of political power? Policemen, A priest/imam, The president, A wrestler

Back

The president

Front

Which of the following is an example of social power? Policemen, A wrestler, The president, A priest/imam

Back

Policemen

Front

What is the main difference between coercive power and persuasive power?

Back

Coercive power involves the ability to reward or punish, while persuasive power involves the ability to influence behavior.

Front

What is the difference between power and authority?

Back

Power involves the ability to get things done, while authority involves the ability to influence the behavior of others.

Front

Which of the following is an example of physical power? A priest/imam, A wrestler, Policemen, The president

Back

A wrestler

Front

What is the meaning of power?

Back

The ability to influence the behavior of others, The ability to reward or punish, The ability to get things done.

Front

What is the main difference between power and authority?

Back

Power involves the ability to get things done, while authority involves the ability to influence the behavior of others.