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SS1: GOVERNMENT - 1ST TERM

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  1. Meaning, Features, Functions, Branches & Why We Study Government | Week 1
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    1 Quiz
  2. State; Meaning & Features, Nation, Society, Features of Society | Week 2
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    1 Quiz
  3. Basic Concepts of Government - Power and Authority | Week 3
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  4. Basic Concepts of Government Continues: Political Culture, Political Socialization and Legitimacy | Week 4
    7 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  5. Basic Concepts of Government Continues: Communalism, Socialism and Communism | Week 5
    6 Topics
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  6. Basic Concepts of Government Continues: Capitalism, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Nazism etc | Week 6
    6 Topics
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  7. Basic Concepts of Government Continues: Fascism, Feudalism and Totalitarianism | Week 7
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  8. Basic Concepts of Government Continues: Democracy and Sovereignty | Week 8
    4 Topics
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    2 Quizzes
  9. Structure and Characteristics of Government; Unitary System of Government, Republicanism | Week 9
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  10. Military System of Government and Monarchy Form of Government | Week 10
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  • Meaning of Authority
  • Types of Authority
  • Evaluation Questions
Authority

What is Authority?

Authority is the legal right to command and exact obedience without the use of force.

Authority is having the legitimate right to hold power.

Types of Authority:

(i) Political Authority: It is the legal right to administer the affairs of a state. Right to make, enforce and interpret the law in a state. This power is exercised by political leaders irrespective of the sanctions the ruler may possess.

 

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Evaluation Questions

(1) What is authority?

Answer:

Authority is simply defined as the legal right to command obedience.

 

(2) Explain five types of authority.

Answer:

  • Political Authority: The type of authority or legal rights to make and enforce laws in a state.
  • Coercive Authority: This type of authority involves the use of force. The military is a good example of exerting its authority on the masses through fear.
  • Traditional Authority: This is the type of authority legitimized by the customs and traditions of the people.
  • Positional Authority: This type of authority is bestowed on someone based on the position such a person is occupying at the time.
  • Charismatic Authority: This is the type of authority that is based and acquired through the possession of some special qualities that endear the person to the masses which then transfers the legal rights to control them to that individual.

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