Authority - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does authority in government refer to?
The ability of the government to control animals
The ability of the government to control the weather
The right and ability of the government to exercise power and make binding decisions
The right and ability of the government to exercise power and make binding decisions
What are the sources of authority in government?
Constitution, laws, elections, appointments, and tradition
Constitution, laws, technology, monarchy, and tradition
Constitution, laws, weather, appointments, and tradition
Constitution, laws, elections, appointments, and tradition
Can authority in government be centralized or distributed?
Only centralized
Both centralized and distributed
Only distributed
What is essential for the maintenance of order and stability within a society?
Exercise of authority in government
Exercise of authority in the military
Exercise of authority in the media
What factors determine the legitimacy of authority in government?
Adherence to the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the needs and demands of the people
Adherence to the rule of force, dictatorship, and secrecy
Adherence to the rule of chaos, anarchy, and violence
Adherence to the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the needs and demands of the people
Define authority in government in one sentence.
Authority in government refers to the right and ability of the government to exercise power and make decisions that are binding on its citizens and institutions.
What are the sources of authority in government and give three examples for each?
The sources of authority in government are Constitution (e.g. written document that outlines the principles and powers of government), laws (e.g. legislative acts that regulate the behavior of citizens and institutions), elections (e.g. democratic process for selecting representatives and leaders), appointments (e.g. selection of officials to public office), and tradition (e.g. customs and practices that have been established over time).