Most 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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Legitimacy and acceptance of power as authoritative is what separates it from coercive power. Control and leverage still rely on force or manipulation, while political influence may not necessarily be accepted as legitimate or authoritative.

Most Leaders Do Not Want to Base Their Power on Force