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Theories of Power

Question 1 of 5

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What types of authority did Weber say there were?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Traditional

  • Charismatic

  • Patriarchal

  • Legal-Rational

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

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Marxists think that only the Elite have power in Capitalist system.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

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What did Marxist Miliband say?

Select one or more of the following:

  • That the state always works to the advantage and in the interests of the Elite, despite the checks/balances in place.

  • There will be a 'Withering of the State'.

  • The Gov. ensures there is no threat to Capitalism - even Labour.

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

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MARXIST Althusser said that the Ideological State Apparatus and Repressive State Apparatus are used for legitimation - maintaining the Elite's dominance.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

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How did GRAMSCI say that the Elite maintained their dominance?

Select one or more of the following:

  • They gain their HEGEMONY by making sure that their values are widely excepted - through the media e.g. films, newspapers.

  • They also use the Ideological State Apparatus to do this e.g. church.

  • Keep us in a state of 'bemused satisfaction' through entertainment - not challenge the inequalities - distracting us from them.

  • Use the Repressive State Apparatus.

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