power and politics

Question 1

definition of power

Answer 1

the ability to take action in face of resistance.

Question 2

definition of politics

Answer 2

activities associated with the power relations and the distribution of status

Question 3

one with authority can take action… why?

Answer 3

because of the reputation and morality (pope)

Question 4

what is influence

Answer 4

want a final outcome achieved through external pressures

Question 5

what is political organisation useful for?

Answer 5

social cohesion and safety, rights

Question 6

what is a band?

Answer 6

egalitarian, nomadic society

Question 7

what is a tribe

Answer 7

semi nomadic, have a leader with earned status, certain specialisations

Question 8

what is a chiefdom

Answer 8

sedentary, specialised, agriculture, permanent leader, complex hierarchy

Question 9

what is the difference between a state and a nation

Answer 9

a state is within the same borders, and nation is group of people sharing a common heritage