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1.Which term refers to the legitimate use of power by a 1.Which term refers to the legitimate use of power by a
recognized institution or individual? recognized institution or individual?
A) Autonomy A) Autonomy
B) Hierarchy B) Hierarchy
C) Authority C) Authority
D) Sovereignty D) Sovereignty
2. What form of power is derived from an individual's 2. What form of power is derived from an individual's
charisma and persuasive abilities? charisma and persuasive abilities?
A) Coercive power A) Coercive power
B) Referent power B) Referent power
C) Expert power C) Expert power
D) Legitimate power D) Legitimate power
3. Which type of authority is based on traditional or 3. Which type of authority is based on traditional or
historical precedence? historical precedence?
A) Rational-legal authority A) Rational-legal authority
B) Charismatic authority B) Charismatic authority
C) Traditional authority C) Traditional authority
D) Expert authority D) Expert authority
4. What term refers to power that is backed by the threat of 4. What term refers to power that is backed by the threat of
punishment or force? punishment or force?
A) Soft power A) Soft power
B) Coercive power B) Coercive power
C) Referent power C) Referent power
D) Reward power D) Reward power
5. Which type of power is related to a person's knowledge, 5. Which type of power is related to a person's knowledge,
skills, or expertise? skills, or expertise?
A) Coercive power A) Coercive power
B) Referent power B) Referent power
C) Expert power C) Expert power
D) Legitimate power D) Legitimate power
6. Which term denotes a system in which power is vested in 6. Which term denotes a system in which power is vested in
a single individual or entity? a single individual or entity?
A) Plutocracy A) Plutocracy
B) Monarchy B) Monarchy
C) Oligarchy C) Oligarchy
D) Democracy D) Democracy
7. What form of authority is based on legal rules and 7. What form of authority is based on legal rules and
established procedures? established procedures?
A) Traditional authority A) Traditional authority
B) Charismatic authority B) Charismatic authority
C) Rational-legal authority C) Rational-legal authority
D) Expert authority D) Expert authority
8. What term refers to the ability to influence others 8. What term refers to the ability to influence others
without using force or coercion? without using force or coercion?
A) Referent power A) Referent power
B) Reward power B) Reward power
C) Coercive power C) Coercive power
D) Expert power D) Expert power
9. Which type of power is derived from controlling valued 9. Which type of power is derived from controlling valued
rewards? rewards?
A) Referent power A) Referent power
B) Reward power B) Reward power
C) Coercive power C) Coercive power
D) Expert power D) Expert power
10. What is the term for a system of government where 10. What is the term for a system of government where
power is in the hands of a small group of individuals? power is in the hands of a small group of individuals?
A) Democracy A) Democracy
B) Totalitarianism B) Totalitarianism
C) Oligarchy C) Oligarchy
D) Plutocracy D) Plutocracy