What are the three basic sources of power in a political system?

A. bureaucracy
B. power
C. authority
D. force
E. influence


Answer: 

C. authority
D. force
E. influence

Political Science

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Which of the following demographic factors is consistent with this profile of Brian's level of participation in politics? a. Brian is more highly educated than political nonparticipants. b. Brian's income is on par with the incomes of political nonparticipants. c. Brian is under 30 years of age, younger than many typical political nonparticipants. d. Brian supports a family of four on his $31,000 salary.

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An example of parliamentary accountability in South Africa is

a. the president appearing for Question Time before the National Assembly. b. the National Assembly approving all presidential appointments. c. the members of the cabinet appearing for Question Time before the National Council of the Provinces. d. parliamentary committees reviewing the work of government departments including summoning ministers to appear before them. e. parliamentary committees regularly rewriting draft legislation presented by government ministers.

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Unlike parties and interest groups, social movements

a. are not permanent institutions. b. have poorer funding. c. are less organized. d. attract fewer young people to join. e. are largely ignored by politicians.

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The following have been key elements of the New International Economic Order's (NIEO) agenda EXCEPT:

A. trade preferences. B. loans. C. debt forgiveness. D. sustainable development. E. technology transfers.

Political Science