Social Studies Concepts and Issues (Power, Authority,Governance)

Authority “Authority can be defined as the legitimate (conforming to establish rules and procedures) exercise of power. It is power assigned to a position by the popularly accepted ground rules for the operation of the political system.”
-Rogow & Lasswell (1963)

1. Lesson 6 POWER AUTHORITY GOVERNANCE

2. AUTHORITY “Authority can be defined as the legitimate (conforming to establish rules and procedures) exercise of power. It is power assigned to a position by the popularly accepted ground rules for the operation of the political system.” - Rogow & Lasswell (1963)

3. AUTHORITY “Authority is the recognition of the rights to rule without limited power obtained by the leader.” - A.R. Ball “It refers to the leader’s ability to gain loyalty.” - Roskin

4. AUTHORITY The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. The right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another.

5. Power & Authority Those in power do not merely possess the ability to make us comply, but are also thought to have the right to do so. Thi s is really important distinction, and is the difference between power and authority. Power – the ability to make us do something Authority – the right to make us do something

6. Concept of Authority Authority is attached to these positions. A Position 01 The set of patterned expectations about behavior that the members of society attach to a position in an institution. Roles 02

7. Features of Authority Traditional Authority Charismatic Authority Legal-Rational Authority

8. TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY 01 Based on ancient customs or traditions or conventions. Example: Brunei Sultanate (the eldest will be the Sultan), Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain. Traditional authority is thus closely tied up with hereditary systems of power and privilage.

9. CHARISMATIC AUTHORITY 02 Refers to people’s following a leader because they believe that he or she has extraordinary personal qualities that command their obedience. Example: Political leaders like Mussolini (Italy), Hitler (Germany) and Mao Zedong (China).

10. LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY 03 Based upon acceptance of publicly articulated, society-wide rules and regulations issued by duly authorized public officials. Hold any position according to the legal procedures. The emphasis is upon the “ official processes” and the necessity of going through “proper channels” rather than governing according to the personal desire to leaders.

11. “Moral authority comes from following universal and timeless principles like honesty , integrity , treating people with respect .” -Stephen Covey