WorksheetsGovernment 100
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Power can best be defined as the ability to
A. obey laws and rules
B. influence the behavior of others
C. lead people to the church
D. make peace in society
2. Which of the following is an example of political power?
A. A parent disciplining a child
B. A teacher teaching students
C. A president issuing a decree
D. A pastor leading prayers
3. The main difference between power and authority is that
A. authority is backed by legitimacy, while power may not be
B. power is moral, authority is not
C. authority comes from the people, power does not
D. power is always evil, authority is good
4. Legitimacy means
A. the use of force to gain power
B. the acceptance of a government’s rule by the people
C. the ability to control others
D. the punishment of lawbreakers
5. The use of coercion or threat to gain compliance shows
A. authority
B. legitimacy
C. raw power
D. democracy
6. Which of the following best explains traditional authority?
A. Authority based on written laws
B. Authority derived from customs and long usage
C. Authority given by the constitution
D. Authority obtained by force
7. When a government comes to power through free and fair elections, its authority is
A. illegitimate
B. traditional
C. legitimate
D. military
8. The right to exercise power is called
A. force
B. authority
C. legitimacy
D. control
9. The type of authority based on written laws and rules is known as
A. traditional authority
B. charismatic authority
C. legal-rational authority
D. spiritual authority
10. Charismatic authority is derived from
A. the constitution
B. personal qualities and charm of a leader
C. military power
D. the legislature
