UNDERSTANDING THE POLITICAL WORLD
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS SET
FULL QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTION
●● Power
Answer: The ability to make someone do something, especially
something they wouldn't usually do.
●● Political Agenda
Answer: Issues that are considered important and given plenty of
consideration.
●● Free Rider Problem
Answer: When an individual can enjoy the benefits of group action
without contributing, essentially getting a free ride from the system.
●● Authority
Answer: The legitimate right to use power.
●● Legitimacy
Answer: Acceptance by a community that those in power have the right
to govern the people.
, ●● Charismatic Authority
Answer: Authority based on a belief that a leader has extraordinary
qualities. Hero worship in many cases.
●● Traditional Authority
Answer: Authority based on customs that establish legitimacy.
Monarchies are the classic examples. Chosen by God, all that.
●● Legal-rational Authority
Answer: Right to rule based on the law, resting in official positions
rather than the individuals within them.
●● Common Good
Answer: What is believed to be good for the whole community.
●● Individualist Perspective
Answer: The perspective that humans are all ultimately in it for
themselves, and will act accordingly.
●● Pluralist System
Answer: Political system where many groups that represent many
interests can influence government decisions. No group has a dominant
influence, and the government tries to keep all the groups content.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS SET
FULL QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTION
●● Power
Answer: The ability to make someone do something, especially
something they wouldn't usually do.
●● Political Agenda
Answer: Issues that are considered important and given plenty of
consideration.
●● Free Rider Problem
Answer: When an individual can enjoy the benefits of group action
without contributing, essentially getting a free ride from the system.
●● Authority
Answer: The legitimate right to use power.
●● Legitimacy
Answer: Acceptance by a community that those in power have the right
to govern the people.
, ●● Charismatic Authority
Answer: Authority based on a belief that a leader has extraordinary
qualities. Hero worship in many cases.
●● Traditional Authority
Answer: Authority based on customs that establish legitimacy.
Monarchies are the classic examples. Chosen by God, all that.
●● Legal-rational Authority
Answer: Right to rule based on the law, resting in official positions
rather than the individuals within them.
●● Common Good
Answer: What is believed to be good for the whole community.
●● Individualist Perspective
Answer: The perspective that humans are all ultimately in it for
themselves, and will act accordingly.
●● Pluralist System
Answer: Political system where many groups that represent many
interests can influence government decisions. No group has a dominant
influence, and the government tries to keep all the groups content.
