Question

1. power, authority, & legitimacy. read each statement. decide if it is an example of power, author legitimacy. type your choice in the box. underline the word or words that help you decide.
2. a 1000 - year - old tradition that a member of the royal family has the right to rule.

1. a powerful leader determines the country’s policies and laws.

1. a public belief that religious law and a religious deity or deities reign supreme.

1. officials elected by the people take on the everyday tasks of governing.

1. a constitution written by the people giving elected representatives the right to rule.

1. a system upheld by the people that a leader’s right to rule is determined by god.

1. a dictator maintains obedience

Explanation:

Question 1

Legitimacy based on tradition (1000 - year - old tradition) and royal family right to rule is traditional legitimacy. The key words are "1000 - year - old tradition" and "royal family has the right to rule".

A powerful leader determining policies and laws is an example of power (the ability to make decisions and enforce them). The key word is "powerful leader" and "determines the country’s policies and laws".

Religious law and deity reigning supreme relate to traditional legitimacy with a religious basis (traditional in religious context). The key words are "religious law" and "religious deity or deities reign supreme".

Answer:

Legitimacy (Traditional Legitimacy) (Underlined words: 1000 - year - old tradition, royal family)

Question 2