Political and Leadership Structure Flashcards
Small groups of self-sufficient hunters with approximately more or less
than 100 members who are
associated by kinship.
BANDS
- A man who has special skills and knowledge in hunting
public speaking or other valued abilities is eligible to
become a leader. - The leader cannot force the other people to obey
him/her.
BANDS
These are like bands in
terms of population, but
possess social, legal,
political, moral, and
religious beliefs.
TRIBES
- Elders are the leaders, but they have limited authority.
- Headmen or leaders acquire the respect from their
people through certain skills.
TRIBES
Composed of different
tribes or villages which are
in alliance with one
another under one political
leader or chief.
CHIEFDOM
A large community of people
occupying a definite territory,
having a government of their
own, wherein a great number of
inhabitants render obedience
and enjoy freedom from
external control.
STATES
- People were ranked based on wealth, power, and
prestige - The social pyramid characterized the social
ranking, wherein most of the people occupying
the upper positions were the people in power.
STATES
TYPES OF AUTHORITY
- Charismatic Authority
- Traditional Authority
- Legal-Rational Authority
is the power of an individual or group o enforce rules upon the members of a certain group.
AUTHORITY
It is concerned with how a political institution can be maintained by the leaders personality.
CHARISMATIC AUTHORITY
Concerned with how a political system can be maintained by the constant reference to customs, traditions, and conventions.
TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY
This type of authority rests on an established belief of immemorial traditions and the legitimacy of those exercising authority under the rule.
TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY
Based on well-defined laws.
LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY
People follow the laws, not because of the leader’s charisma but because of the legitimacy and validity of the laws bestowed upon all members of the society.
LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY
Modern societies depend on them since these societies are complex and are confronted by many challenges.
LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY
