Power - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does power in government refer to?
Ability to control the weather
Ability to exercise authority and control over citizens, institutions, and resources
Ability to control animals
Ability to exercise authority and control over citizens, institutions, and resources
What are the sources of power in government?
Legal authority, political influence, economic control, military might, and popular support
Legal authority, political influence, economic control, military might, and scientific knowledge
Legal authority, political influence, economic control, military might, and artistic ability
Legal authority, political influence, economic control, military might, and popular support
Which of the following is not a way in which power in government can be exercised?
Formal ways
Informal ways
Superhero abilities
What factors determine the legitimacy and effectiveness of the exercise of power in government?
Rule of law, democratic institutions, and public accountability
Rule of force, dictatorship, and propaganda
Rule of chaos, anarchy, and violence
Rule of law, democratic institutions, and public accountability
Is power in government a static or dynamic process?
Static
Dynamic
Both
Define power in government in one sentence.
Power in government refers to the ability of the government to exercise authority and control over its citizens, institutions, and resources.
What are the sources of power in government and give three examples for each?
The sources of power in government are legal authority (e.g. Constitution), political influence (e.g. elections), economic control (e.g. taxation), military might (e.g. armed forces), and popular support (e.g. public opinion).