Practice mode Miscellaneous Economics

What must a government have for its power to be legitimate?

Correct answer A. Legitimate authority

Explanation

Legitimate power is power that people accept as rightful, which Weber called authority. Coercion, charisma alone or military strength do not by themselves make power legitimate.

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