According to Weber (1919), the state's exclusive right to exercise force is justified by which type of authority?

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Authority based on personal charmAuthority grounded in legal-rational principlesAuthority derived from longstanding customsAuthority motivated by values and beliefsNone of the above

Explanation

Weber identified three main types of legitimate authority: charismatic, traditional, and rational-legal. The state's monopoly on the use of force is legitimized by rational-legal authority, which is based on established laws and procedures rather than personal qualities or customs.