According to Max Weber, there are three different types of authority. These different types of authority can be found in social organizations. One type of authority is traditional authority . Traditional authority is based in custom , birthright, or divine right. The next type of authority is legal-rational authority. Legal-rational authority is based on laws , rules and procedures. Lastly, there is charismatic authority. Charismatic authority is based on the perception of remarkable personal qualities in a leader. Neither rules nor traditions are necessary for the establishment of a charismatic leader. When looking at leaders in society, there can be countless examples. Managers, principals of schools, owners of stores are all examples of authority or leadership in society. One major leader in society is the President of the United States. The President Obama possesses the qualities of a legal-rational authority. …show more content…
The United States of America was built to be a democracy. A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them or by their elected officials. Unlike traditional authority and charismatic authority , legal-rational authority gets it power from the people. Abiding by the laws outlined in the