With which of Weber's authority types would you classify such leaders as Mahatma Gandhi, John F.Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A) traditional authority
B) contemporary authority
C) bureaucratic authority
D) rational-legal authority
E) charismatic authority

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Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr. are best classified under charismatic authority, as defined by Max Weber. This type of authority is rooted in the exceptional personal qualities or the extraordinary charisma of a leader, which inspires loyalty and devotion among followers. These leaders exemplified strong personal charisma, inspiring large followings through their vision, oratory skills, and personal qualities, rather than through traditional, bureaucratic, or legal-rational means.

With Which of Weber's Authority Types Would You Classify Such