Which of the following authority figures still derives legitimacy from traditional sources?
A) a landlord
B) a parent
C) a mayor
D) a traffic cop

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Traditional authority is derived from long-established customs, and it is often associated with traditional societies. Parents, as authority figures, still derive legitimacy from traditional sources as they maintain their position of authority through the long-established customs and norms of parenting. The other options, a landlord, a mayor, and a traffic cop, derive their authority from legal-rational sources, such as laws, rules, and regulations.

Which of the Following Authority Figures Still Derives Legitimacy from Traditional