3.3.1 - What is Power?
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What is legitimate power?
💡 Hint: Think of power that is legal.
Name one type of government.
💡 Hint: Consider systems in which we elect leaders.
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Which type of power is based on legal authority?
💡 Hint: Think about power that is backed by laws.
True or False: Soft power relies on force to influence people.
💡 Hint: Consider how influence can be exerted without threats.
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Discuss the interplay between soft power and legitimate power in modern governance. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think of countries leveraging culture to enhance their global standing.
Analyze a case where coercive power leads to unrest. Discuss possible outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples like civil rights movements.
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