Question 21
Power, Authority, Legitimacy and SovereigntyOn what is charismatic authority based?
- A.Inherited wealth and power
- B.Tyrannical tendencies
- C.Institutional processes
- D.Personal ability and influence
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Answer: D (Personal ability and influence)
Explanation
Max Weber said charismatic authority comes from a leader's exceptional personal qualities, which attract followers. Inherited power is traditional authority, and institutional processes give legal-rational authority.