In Modern Societies, Authority Is Derived from Respect for the Law

question 126

Multiple Choice

In modern societies, authority is derived from respect for the law. Laws specify how a person can legitimately achieve positions of command and accomplish tasks. If a person achieves political office by following societal laws, what type of authority does he or she have?

• A) individual authority
• B) traditional authority
• C) legal-rational authority
• D) charismatic authority

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