Although the Most Basic Form of Power Is Physical Violence

question 66

Multiple Choice

Although the most basic form of power is physical violence or force, most political leaders prefer to legitimize their power and then have what sociologists call _____________.

• A) control
• B) leverage
• C) authority
• D) political influence

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Definitions:

Western Beauty Standards

Aesthetic norms and ideals, often propagated by media and culture, emphasizing particular body types, facial features, and styles rooted in Western societies.

Gerrymandering

Redrawing the boundary lines of state voting districts in order to advantage one political party over another.

Voting District

A geographical sector within a larger area, allocated for the purpose of political elections where residents cast their votes.

Social Change

The transformation over time of cultural norms, values, institutions, and structures within a society.