According to Weber, there are three different types of authority that vary by:
A) what type of domination they represent
B) what makes the authority legitimate
C) how many people are subject to the authority
D) how peaceful or violent they are

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Weber identifies three types of authority: traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational. Each of these types of authority is differentiated by the source of legitimacy. Traditional authority is based on long-standing customs and beliefs, charismatic authority is based on the personal qualities of the leader, and legal-rational authority is based on legal rules and procedures. Therefore, the correct answer is B: what makes the authority legitimate.

According to Weber, There Are Three Different Types of Authority