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When politicians refer to the intention of the framers of the Constitution of the United States they are making recourse to_____________?

Correct answer: A. traditional authority

  • A. traditional authority
  • B. legal rational authority
  • C. charismatic authority
  • D. all of the above

Explanation

Appealing to the intentions and established traditions of the Constitution's framers invokes traditional authority. Legal-rational authority rests on current laws and formal procedures, not historical intentions.

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