The oldest form of power rests on_______________?
Correct answer: C. traditional authority
- A. rational-legal authority
- B. charismatic authority
- C. traditional authority
- D. the authority of force
Explanation
Traditional authority is based on established customs and inherited practices, making it the oldest of Weber’s three main forms of authority. Rational-legal authority is modern, while charismatic authority depends on a leader’s exceptional personal qualities.
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