PPG POWER

what is the definition of power in politics?

• the ability to make laws

• the ability to influence or control decisions, policies, and actions

• the right to use physical force

• the ability to win elections

which type of power focuses on collective action and shared goals?

• power to

• power over

• power with

• coercive power

what is an example of "power over"?

• a teacher educating students

• a dictator suppressing opposition

• ngos working together to address poverty

• a mayor promoting community development

which dimension of power involves making decisions that affect others?

• power as decision-making

• power as agenda-setting

• power as manipulating desires

• power as resistance

media choosing to focus on political scandals instead of economic issues is an example of:

• power as decision-making

• power as agenda-setting

• power as manipulating desires

• coercive power

which of the following is an example of "power as manipulating desires"?

• congress passing a law

• political campaigns using slogans to influence voters

• a president vetoing a law

• a judge making a legal ruling

what type of power is based on legitimate authority backed by law or tradition?

• psychological power

• authority

• material resources

• reward power

a labor union organizing a strike to demand higher wages is an example of power coming from:

• human resources

• sanctions

• expert power

• agenda-setting

a doctor having influence in medical decisions due to expertise is an example of:

• expert power

• reward power

• referent power

• coercive power

which type of power is based on the ability to punish or threaten others?

• coercive power

• reward power

• legitimate power

• referent power