GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who merely monopolizes the legitimate use of force in a given area?
A
Wilson-Government
B
Max Weber-Government
C
Golembiewsky-Government
D
Abraham Maslow-Government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In this lecture, Weber defined the state as a social community distinguished by the boundaries of a specific territory and the successful ability of the state to monopolize force, thereby ensuring its legitimate use.

Detailed explanation-2: -Legitimate authority (sometimes just called authority), Weber said, is power whose use is considered just and appropriate by those over whom the power is exercised. In short, if a society approves of the exercise of power in a particular way, then that power is also legitimate authority.

Detailed explanation-3: -the state: A state is a political organization with a centralized government that maintains a monopoly over the legitimate use of force within a certain territory.

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