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Chapter 11 Vocab
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
07/27/2013

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Charismatic Authority
Definition
power that can be enforced because of the leader's personal attributes and magnetic personality
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Ideal Type
Definition
an abstract description that summarizes a concept
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Interest Group
Definition
a group formed for the sole purpose of changing political decisions
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Legal-Rational Authority
Definition
authority from the rules and laws that define rights/duties and obligations of leaders
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Nation-State
Definition
political authority in a territory that includes and represents a nation
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Political Action Committees
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organization formed by an interest group to raise money for support of political candidates
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Political Socialization
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learning that creates a political identity for each person
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Power Elite
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people high up socially and wealthy and share a similar worldview, work together to achieve a political agenda suiting them
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Traditional Authority
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authority formed by historical beliefs and practices of society
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Veto Group
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group whose power has the ability to block other groups actions
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