Lesson Objective: To investigate and understand the political concepts of Power and Authority Lesson Instructions: Scroll down then read and take notes from the Introductory presentation, then complete the Quiz and the diagram.
Group Discussion Points
1. How do you define power
2. Make a list of people in your life who have power over you
3. What is the basis of peoples' power over you
4. What are the power processes?
5. What is the difference between force and persuasion?
6. What is the difference between bargaining and manipulation?
7. How is authority conceptually distinct from power?
8. What is meant by legitimacy?
8. What makes authority legitimate?
9. Review your list for question 3. do these people actually have authority rather than power over you?
