The US Supreme Court ruling and subsequent acceptance by voters that resulted in the election of George W. Bush to the presidency in 2000 is most closely aligned with which of the following types of authority?

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The US Supreme Court ruling and subsequent acceptance by voters of the outcome of the 2000 presidential election is an example of rational-legal authority, as it is based on a legal system and rule of law. The ruling established that the process for determining the winner of the election was through the electoral college and not by a popular vote. It was not based on the charisma or tradition of any individuals or institutions, nor was it an exercise of hegemonic authority.

The US Supreme Court Ruling and Subsequent Acceptance by Voters