Notes 1-1
The study of American Government
-What is Political Power
- Power = influence, ability to control something, ability to get someone to do something the would not have done on their own
-Power, Authority and legitimacy
- Authority – right to use power
- Legitimacy – Political authority conferred by law or by a state or national government.
- Potential sources of legitimacy -Religion -Divine rights of kings
- appointment by religious leaders -Bruit strength - military dictatorship
-Social contract - constitutions
-What is Political Power
- Power = influence, ability to control something, ability to get someone to do something the would not have done on their own
-Power, Authority and legitimacy
- Authority – right to use power
- Legitimacy – Political authority conferred by law or by a state or national government.
- Potential sources of legitimacy -Religion -Divine rights of kings
- appointment by religious leaders -Bruit strength - military dictatorship
-Social contract - constitutions