SOC101Y1 : NS, SiQ, SLDI readings only
Document Summary
Karl marx: three bases of authority: traditional authority: particularly in tribal + feudal societies: authority through family. Right of a family/clan to monopolize leadership derives from god"s will: legal-rational authority: (modern societies) authority comes from respect for the. Achieve office by respecting laws + regulations: charismatic authority. Claim to be inspired by higher principle that transcends traditional authority. Political revolution: concerted attempt by many ppl to overthrow political institutions + establish new ones. Power: ability of individual /group to impose its wills on others even if they refuse. Social movements: when power flows to non-authorities -> questions authority -> collective attempts to change part or all of the social order. Political parties: organizations that seek to control state power. State: set of institutions that formulate + carry out a country"s laws, policies, binding regulations. Government = executive branch of the state; it inititates policies, proposes laws, enforces laws. Legislature = turns proposed laws into operating statutes.
