What Type of Authority Do the Police and Courts in Society

question 121

Multiple Choice

What type of authority do the police and courts in society have?

• A) Traditional
• B) Charismatic
• C) Rational-legal
• D) Expertise-based

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Definitions:

Discourses

Ways of representing or talking about the world, especially those that embody specific viewpoints and influence social norms and expectations.

Polyamory

Mutually acknowledged emotional, sexual, or romantic connections with multiple partners.

Non-monogamy

A relationship or marriage arrangement that does not require exclusivity, allowing partners to have relationships or sexual encounters with others.

Sexual Double Standard

A societal norm that allows or even encourages disparate sexual behaviors for individuals based on their gender, typically more permissive for men than for women.