ANTH 1003 Chapter : Chapter 9
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Political organization refers to the ways in which power is used in all societies so they can maintain themselves collectively over time (about power) Authority may be defined as the socially approves use of power. It is based o personal characteristics such as honor, status, knowledge, ability, respect, and/or the holding of formal public office. Power is the ability to exercise one"s will over others and cause individuals or groups to take actions that they might not take otherwise. Shared values and beliefs that legitimate power and authority in a particular society. A political ideology may be widely shared throughout a society, thought it may not be held by everyone. One difference among types of political organization is the degree to which they rely on coercion or consensus to achieve social order. However, these aren"t mutually exclusive (they can use both) Refers to how groups and individuals use power and authority to achieve goals.
