Although the most basic form of power is physical violence or force, most political leaders do not want to base their power on force alone; they seek to legitimize their power by turning it into __________, which is the power that people accept as legitimate rather than coercive.

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The term "legitimization" indicates that the leaders want to establish their power as accepted and rightful by the people, rather than being based solely on force or coercion. This type of power is known as authority, which is the power that people recognize as legitimate rather than being forced upon them. Control and political influence also imply the use of force or manipulation, while leverage is a means to achieve an objective rather than a type of power itself.

Although the Most Basic Form of Power Is Physical Violence