Practice - Authority
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Practice Questions
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Define authority in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how authority is recognized in society.
What are the three types of authority according to Max Weber?
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym T, C, L.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is authority?
💡 Hint: Think about how authority is different from mere power.
True or False: Charismatic authority is based on laws.
💡 Hint: Recall what characterizes authority types.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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