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UCSP M6S2

Flashcard MODULE 6 Subtopic 2 Government as a Social Institution

TermDefinition
Institutions Enduring collection of rules and organized practices, embedded in structures of meaning and resources
Political Institutions Organized way in which power is distributed and decisions are made within a society
Power Likelihood of achieving desired ends in spite of resistance from others. Can be Physical and Psychological
Authority Power to make binding decisions and issue commands. Necessary for a leader
Legitimacy Moral an ethical concept that bestows one who possesses power the right to exercise such since it is perceived to be justified and proper
Traditional Authority Legitimacy is derived from well-established customs, habits and social structures
Charismatic Authority Legitimacy emanates from the charisma of an individual. Charisma is seen sometimes as “gift of grace” or possession of “gravitas” or authority derived from higher power
Rational-Legal/Bureaucratic Authority Draws its legitimacy from formal rules promulgated by the state through its fundamental and implementing laws. Most common way of legitimizing authority in modern states
Uncentralized Political System Leaders do not have any true power or authority to impose compliance to social norms. Equal distribution of power among members of society
Band Small kin-ordered group living together in a loosely defined geographical territory for a temporary time
Tribe Made of kin-groups. Practice of agriculture make them able to support large population. Leaders are chosen based on special skills or aptitudes related to economic activity.
Centralized Political System Authority assigned to an individual or body of individuals. Presence of social stratification
Chiefdom Few local communities who subscribe to the power and rule of a leader who has absolute power on them. Power bestowed to the chief because he is the highest ranking individual keeps position for life
State Political unit consisting of a government that has sovereignty presiding over a group of people and a well-defined territory
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