Authority

Political Science ⇒ Political Theory

Authority starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Authority. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Define 'authority' in the context of political theory.

Describe the concept of 'legitimacy' in relation to authority.

Describe the consequences of a loss of legitimacy for an authority.

Describe the relationship between authority and obedience.

Discuss the importance of legitimacy for the effective exercise of authority.

Discuss the relationship between authority and responsibility in governance.

Discuss the role of authority in maintaining social order.

Explain how authority is institutionalized in modern states.

Explain the difference between 'authority' and 'coercion' with examples.

Explain the impact of charismatic authority on political movements.

Explain why legal-rational authority is considered more stable than charismatic authority.

Explain with an example how authority can be challenged in a political system.