Enhance Your Learning with Philosophy - Political Authority Flash Cards for quick learning
The legitimate power or right to exercise control over a group of people within a particular territory, based on consent, legitimacy, or other justifications.
The belief or acceptance that a political authority has the right to govern and make decisions, often based on tradition, consent, or legality.
The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others, often through force, coercion, or manipulation.
Different forms or sources of political authority, such as traditional authority, charismatic authority, legal-rational authority, or expert authority.
Factors or events that undermine or question the legitimacy or effectiveness of political authority, such as corruption, inequality, social unrest, or revolution.
The moral or legal duty of individuals to obey and support the political authority, often based on social contract theory or the idea of mutual benefit.
The relationship between political authority and democratic governance, exploring issues of popular sovereignty, majority rule, and the role of citizens in decision-making.
The ethical or moral basis of political authority, examining questions of right and wrong, justice, fairness, and the legitimacy of using power to enforce moral principles.
The idea that political authority is derived from the consent or agreement of the governed, often associated with social contract theory or democratic principles.
The use of force or coercion by political authorities to maintain order, enforce laws, or compel obedience, raising questions about the limits and justification of coercion.
The relationship between political authority and revolutionary movements, exploring the causes, justifications, and consequences of challenging or overthrowing established authority.
The absence or rejection of political authority, often associated with a state of disorder, lawlessness, or the belief in self-governance without centralized authority.
The idea that political authority is based on a social contract or agreement among individuals, where they willingly give up certain freedoms in exchange for security and order.
The supreme power or authority of a political entity to govern itself and make decisions without external interference, often associated with the concept of state sovereignty.
The relationship between political authority and individual rights, exploring questions of how authority should respect and protect the rights of citizens.
The role of political authority in establishing and maintaining a just and fair society, addressing issues of equality, fairness, and the distribution of resources and opportunities.
The relationship between political authority and the principle of equality, examining questions of equal rights, equal treatment, and the elimination of discrimination or privilege.
The tension between political authority and individual freedom, exploring questions of how authority should balance the need for order and security with the protection of individual liberties.
The rights, responsibilities, and obligations of individuals as members of a political community, and the relationship between citizens and political authority.
The role of political authority in creating, enforcing, and interpreting laws, and the relationship between legal authority and the legitimacy of political power.
The use of punishment or sanctions by political authorities to enforce laws and maintain social order, raising questions about the justification and limits of punishment.
The relationship between political authority and leadership, exploring questions of how leaders gain and exercise authority, and the qualities or traits that make a leader legitimate or effective.
The relationship between political authority and the rule of law, examining questions of how authority should be exercised within a legal framework and the limits of legal authority.
The belief or acceptance that a political authority has the right to govern and make decisions, often based on consent, tradition, legality, or other justifications.
The role of tradition and historical continuity in establishing and maintaining political authority, and the tension between tradition and the need for change or progress.
The role of knowledge, expertise, or specialized skills in establishing and justifying political authority, and the tension between expertise and democratic principles.
The importance of trust and confidence in political authority, exploring questions of how trust is earned, maintained, or lost, and the impact of trust on the legitimacy and effectiveness of authority.
The responsibility of political authorities to be answerable for their actions and decisions, and the mechanisms or processes through which accountability is ensured.
The role of dissent or opposition in relation to political authority, exploring questions of how dissent is expressed, tolerated, or suppressed, and the impact of dissent on authority.
The expectation or requirement of obedience to political authority, and the tension between obedience and individual autonomy or conscience.
The act of opposing or challenging political authority, often in response to perceived injustice, oppression, or the violation of rights.
The organized or collective resistance against political authority, often with the aim of overthrowing or replacing the existing authority.
The abuse or misuse of political authority, characterized by oppressive or unjust rule, and the moral or practical justifications for resisting or overthrowing tyrannical authority.
A form of political authority where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or governing body, often without meaningful checks or balances.
A form of political authority characterized by absolute control over all aspects of society and the suppression of individual freedoms and dissent.
A form of political authority characterized by strong central control and limited political freedoms, often without the consent or participation of the governed.
A form of political authority where power is inherited or passed down within a ruling family or dynasty, often with a hereditary monarch as the head of state.
A form of political authority where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or ruling party, often obtained and maintained through force or coercion.
A form of political authority where religious leaders or institutions hold ultimate power and govern in accordance with religious principles or laws.
The recognition and accommodation of diverse perspectives, interests, and identities within political authority, often associated with democratic principles and the protection of minority rights.
The exercise of political authority at the global level, addressing issues of international cooperation, global institutions, and the challenges of governing in a globalized world.
The role of political authority in shaping and managing relations between states, and the challenges of balancing national interests, sovereignty, and global cooperation.
The relationship between political authority and power, exploring questions of how power is acquired, exercised, and legitimized within different political systems and contexts.