According to Max Weber,which type of authority is derived from respect for law,and is typical of modern societies?

A) traditional authority
B) legal-rational authority
C) charismatic authority
D) totalitarian authority
E) formal democracy

Legal-Rational Authority

Power legitimized through laws, rules, and procedures, characteristic of modern bureaucratic institutions.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the development of Western society and his analysis of bureaucracy, social stratification, and the sociology of religion.

Modern Societies

Societies characterized by advanced industrialization, urbanization, technological progress, and complex social structures.