Practice Authority (2.3.2) - The Political Organisation - ICSE 12 Sociology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define authority in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how authority is recognized in society.

Question 2 Easy

What are the three types of authority according to Max Weber?

💡 Hint: Recall the acronym T, C, L.

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Question 1

What is authority?

A form of power
Legitimate power
An illegal force

💡 Hint: Think about how authority is different from mere power.

Question 2

True or False: Charismatic authority is based on laws.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what characterizes authority types.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a historical case where a leader's charisma had a significant impact on a social movement. Discuss how their authority was perceived and the role of legitimacy.

💡 Hint: Consider the influence they had over their followers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a comparative analysis of authority during a political revolution in a monarchy and a democratic nation. Discuss the implications of legitimacy in your findings.

💡 Hint: Think about how social context influences legitimacy.

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