Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET June 2015 Political Science
Bachrach and Baratz mentioned three classes of relationship to control the conduct of states. Which of the following are those three classes? Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Influence relationship
- 2. Force relationship
- 3. Legitimate relationship
- 4. Power relationship
A2, 3 & 4
B1, 3 & 4 ✓ Correct
C4, 3 & 2
D2, 3 & 1
Correct answer: (B) 1, 3 & 4 — The three classes named by Bachrach and Baratz are the influence, legitimate and power relationships, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The three classes named by Bachrach and Baratz are the influence, legitimate and power relationships, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
★Bachrach and Baratz are known for their work on the 'two faces of power' (1962).
★They argued that power has a hidden second face, the ability to keep issues off the agenda.
★An influence relationship works by persuasion and the shaping of preferences.
★A legitimate relationship rests on authority that others accept as rightful.
★A power relationship rests on the capacity to make others act against their will.
★A pure force relationship is not counted among their three classes here.
★Their analysis deepened the study of how states and actors control one another's conduct.
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