WorksheetsPOWER and AUTHORITY
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which sociologist is most associated with developing the definition and ideal types of authority?
Durkheim
Marx
Goffman
Weber
Which of the following types of authority does not reside primarily in a leader?
Dictatorial
Traditional
Charismatic
Legal-Rational
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used his public speaking abilities and magnetism to inspire the Civil Rights Movement. He is an example of
a traditional leader
a charismatic leader
a legal-rational leader
an illegitimate leader
The authority of tribal elders and hereditary monarchs relies largely on
charisma
written laws
customs and traditions
large armies
According to Weber, what must occur for a movement to survive after the death of a charismatic leader?
routinization of authority
socialization of authority
degradation of authority
anticipation of authority
Which statement best expresses the difference between power and authority?
Authority involves intimidation; power does not.
Authority is more subtle than power.
Authority is based on the perceived legitimacy of the individual in power.
Authority is inherited, but power is seized by military force.
The ability to carry out one's will despite resistance is
authority
legitimacy
rationalization
power
Which of these is true of Weber's three types of authority?
The three types correspond perfectly to real life examples.
The charismatic authority is impossible to measure.
Rational-legal authority is the only legitimate form of authority.
They serve as models to help better understand authority.
Legal-rational authority is considered the most stable because
authority resides in the office or title and not the individual
authority is based on a strong personality
authority is based on ingrained customs, traditions and norms
authority has a cult-like power
Legal-rational authority is often organized into a
monarchy
religion
bureaucracy
autocracy
Routinization is the idea of having clear
expert opinions
rules, process and procedures
emotional support
customs and traditions
The president of the United States can be an example of which kind of authority?
charismatic
rational-legal
traditional
all of these
Which would be an example of a state using soft power to influence events in another state?
using military force
boycotting exports from that state
cutting off economic aid
hosting a regional athletic competition
Which of these is an essential characteristic of a state?
issuing currency
being recognized by other states
having an army
having an official language
A system in which the state is responsible for the well-being of its citizens is a
theocracy
monarchy
autocracy
welfare state
