What type of authority do the police and courts in society have?

A. Traditional
B. Charismatic
C. Rational–legal
D. Expertise based


Answer: C

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Bureaucracies are characterized by which of the following features?

a. Hierarchy, division of labor, explicit rules, and impersonality b. Filial ties, traditional rules, informal norms, and personal connections c. Horizontal authority, collective decision making, and resource sharing d. Authoritarianism, coercive rules, impersonality, and human rights violations

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Which of the following statements is true of climate change?

A) ?Global warming probably began a decade ago. B) ?According to the National Climatic Data Center, there will be fewer hurricanes and tornadoes in the future. C) ?Climate change is having a profound impact on every ecosystem worldwide. D) ?The years 1998 to 2004 have been the hottest on record. E) ?Scientists predict that climate change will result in fewer floods and landslides.

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Power that people willingly comply with and subordinate themselves to is referred to as ______.

A. authentic authority B. electoral power C. personal power D. legitimate authority

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