Government

LEGITIMACY: Legitimacy is the support and moral recognition by the citizen, which makes a government legal and acceptable. 

The constitution.  The law of the land. Beliefs/customs of traditions. Acquisition of wealth. One’s charisma.

Here are the types of authority Personal/Charismatic Authority: IS acquired as a result of certain personal talents, qualifications or accomplishment. It is an authority derived from belief in the exception ability of a leader.  Traditional Authority: Authority found in traditional societies where the chief or council of elders, emperor, feudal lord or king exercise such …

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AUTHORITY: Means legitimate power that is recognized by law and by the citizens. It is the lawful right to make and enforce laws/policies that must be binding on the citizens. 

Power can be acquired through:   Inheritance i.e. by virtue of birth. Constitutional means. Skills and charisma. The use of force like the army. Wealth acquisition. Position of authority.  

Political Power: The president, head of state and governors wield this type of power. Military Power: Power exercised by the army. Economic Power: Power by the wealthy men of the society over the poor, or wealthy nations over poor nations. Expert Power: Power that is centered on one’s ability to possess information and knowledge. Physical …

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