Max Weber categorized legitimate political authority into three ideal types, which are:
ATraditional, Charismatic, and Rational-Legal Authority
BDemocratic, Autocratic, and Oligarchic
CMonarchical, Republican, and Imperial
DFeudal, Capitalist, and Socialist
Explanation
Weber identified Traditional authority (customs), Charismatic authority (devotion to a leader), and Rational-Legal authority (enforceable legal rules).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Political Sociology
- Subtopic: Authority Types

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