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How do traditional authority and rational - legal authority differ?

Traditional authority is based on longstanding custom and beliefs, with power passed down through generations. Rational-legal authority, on the other hand, is based on established laws and rules, with power derived from one's position in a hierarchical structure. Traditional authority is often seen in traditional societies, while rational-legal authority is characteristic of modern bureaucratic systems.


What is the highest authority in the US government?

The U.S. Constitution is the highest legal authority in the U.S. government.


What is the highest legal authorities in the US government?

The U.S. Constitution is the highest legal authority in the U.S. government.


Why is an oath of the office important for the president of the us?

The oath is a legal requirement which is found in the US Constitution. The President does not legally obtain his power until he has taken the oath before an official who has the legal authority to administer oaths. From a practical standpoint, the oath is just a symbolic act. It reminds the president and every one who hears him take it, about the importance of the US Constitution and the duties of the President and all citizens to obey and defend our government and legal system.


What is power with authority?

In political science, POWER is the ability to control events. AUTHORITY is the source of that power. Some examples: In the US, the Congress has the POWER to enact laws, based on the AUTHORITY of the US Constitution. In a military dictatorship, the ruling military command has the POWER to run the country, but may lack popular or legal AUTHORITY to do so.


What power is authority?

In political science, POWER is the ability to control events. AUTHORITY is the source of that power. Some examples: In the US, the Congress has the POWER to enact laws, based on the AUTHORITY of the US Constitution. In a military Dictatorship, the ruling military command has the POWER to run the country, but may lack popular or legal AUTHORITY to do so.


What is the highest legal authority in the US?

Because it hears cases that question the 'meaning' of the constitution, the Supreme Court would be a better answer.


What is the highest authority in the nation?

It depends on what type of government the country has-it could be president, dictator, tyrant, etc.


Is it legal to date a married woman?

no, it would get you in trouble if found out from the husband or wife.


A state is to the US as a is to Canada?

In Canada instead of States we have provinces and territories. Our legal system is slightly different to the US in the respect of what the province has authority over, schooling, healthcare and transportation are three things they maintain.


Can a person who is not a resident of US neither is living there be a CEO of a corporation based in US?

Yes. No law requires that folks working outside the USA, as in your example, be US legal residents or citizens. No law requires that folks working inside the USA be US residents or citizens. Everyone working in the USA must have legal authority to work here. That takes many forms.


Where is polygamy legal in the US?

no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy