A: Divine rights of the king was the claim that a King was given his position by some higher power B: The authority could include taxes, administration, justice and foreign policy

Related MCQs

• A: Legitimate political authority is the legitimate right of the government to govern, to adopt and enforce public policy decisions in the name of the community. B: Political authority exercised by the government may be legitimate or illegitimate
• A: Political influence is the ability of private individuals and groups to influence, condition, shape and control the authoritative decisions and actions of those who possess the formal-legal authority. B: Such individuals and groups exercise significant influence over particular policy and decision making.
• A: Power is effective only if it is legitimate B: Power should be based on legitimacy otherwise it could prove ineffective
• Political Sociology studies power, authority and legitimacy of state in relation to –
• (A): pressure groups involve themselves in politics and policy making process in India through direct and indirect means. (B): they aspire to come to power to achieve their goals.
• A: Power is not subject to change and is permanently fixed. B: Power is not conditional.
• A: Governing Elites are directly or indirectly concerned with administration. B: They play an important role and enjoy a prestigious place in society.
• A: Power is derived from various sources. B: The use of force is not an example of power.
• A: Power can be seen as evil or unjust B: The exercise of power is accepted as endemic to humans as social beings
• Which theory propagates that civic participation will increase only when people feel that the costs of involvement are low while the benefits accrued are higher?