American government is based on:

American government is based on:
 
  a. traditional authority.
  b. charismatic authority.
  c. democratic authority.
  d. rational-legal authority.

Question 2

Professor Smith's syllabus for introductory sociology states that part of the course grade is based on essay assignments. The students in the class write several essays. Students follow the requirements because they are based on:
 
  a. social influence.
  b. charismatic authority.
  c. rational legal authority.
  d. traditional authority.

Question 3

Which of these three is NOT one of the bases of authority noted by Weber?
 
  a. exchange
  b. tradition
  c. law
  d. charisma

Question 4

Decision making power based on the sanctity of time honored routines is called:
 
  a. charismatic authority.
  b. rational legal authority.
  c. traditional authority.
  d. moral authority.

Question 5

A distinction between authority and coercion is that authority:
 
  a. rests is supported by norms and values.
  b. requires no power.
  c. is less stable.
  d. involves greater inequality of power.

Question 6

Power supported by norms and values that legitimate its use is termed:
 
  a. authority.
  b. coercion.
  c. influence.
  d. tradition.

Question 7

An employer tells his employees that he will fire them if they sign a gay rights petition that is coming up before the city council. This is an example of:
 
  a. rational legal authority.
  b. influence.
  c. charismatic authority.
  d. coercion.