GRE words about power and authority
This study set covers advanced vocabulary related to power and authority, ideal for GRE preparation. The words selected are essential for understanding nuanced discussions in politics, governance, and leadership contexts.
Quiz(24 questions)
1. What does 'demagogue' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(24)
Political Power Vocabulary(16)
hegemony
dominance or leadership of one group over another
sovereignty
supreme power or authority
legitimacy
the right to govern or rule
autocracy
a system of government by one person with absolute power
oligarchy
a government by a small group of people
mandate
an official order or commission to do something
coercion
the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
demagoguery
the political strategy of appealing to popular desires and prejudices
repression
the act of subduing someone or something by force
deference
respect and esteem due to a superior or an elder
partisanship
strong, sometimes blind allegiance to a particular political party or cause
governance
the action or manner of governing a state or organization
political capital
the trust, goodwill, and influence a politician has with the public
influence peddling
the practice of using one's influence in government or connections with officials to obtain favors or preferential treatment
insurrection
a violent uprising against an authority or government
coup d'état
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
Social Authority Terms(8)
hegemony
leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others
charismatic
having a magnetic charm or appeal, often used in reference to leaders
oligarchy
a form of power structure in which power resides in the hands of a small number of people
eminent
famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession
mandate
an authoritative command or instruction, often used in a political context
ascendancy
the state of being in a position of power or influence
coercive
related to or using force or threats to persuade someone to do something
demagogue
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices
Questions in this Study Set(24)
1. What does 'demagogue' mean?
2. What does 'hegemony' mean?
3. Which word means 'leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others'?
4. Which word means 'supreme power or authority'?
5. 'Charismatic' best describes someone who is:
6. In the context of governance, what does 'legitimacy' refer to?
7. What does 'coercive' mean?
8. What is the meaning of 'autocracy'?
9. Which word means 'the state of being in a position of power or influence'?
10. Which term refers to a government by a small group of individuals?
11. 'Mandate' refers to:
12. What does 'mandate' imply in a political context?
13. Which term describes 'famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession'?
14. In political contexts, what is 'coercion'?
15. What does 'oligarchy' mean?
16. Which term describes the political strategy of appealing to popular desires and prejudices?
17. What does 'repression' mean?
18. What is 'deference' in a political context?
19. Which term refers to strong, sometimes blind allegiance to a political party?
20. What does 'governance' mean?
21. Which term reflects the trust, goodwill, and influence a politician has with the public?
22. What does 'influence peddling' entail?
23. What is the meaning of 'insurrection'?
24. What does 'coup d'état' mean?
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