Power, Authority, and Legitimacy in American Politics Explained

Welcome to another enlightening episode of my Introduction to American Politics series! In this video, we delve into the fundamental concepts of power, authority, and legitimacy, shedding light on their crucial roles in understanding the American political system. Discover the various forms of power, from military might to economic influence, and how they operate in politics. Learn about the distinction between authority and legitimacy, and explore the three types of authority defined by Max Weber. Finally, grasp the significance of legitimacy, which hinges on concepts like democracy and the rule of law in the context of American politics. Thank you for joining us on this intellectual journey, and please feel free to drop your questions in the comments section below. Don't forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking content on American politics and beyond. See you in the next episode!

[@inamullah9548]

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[@NoahZerbe]

Thank you, I will. And thanks for watching!

[@JohnMcCartor]

There is no legitimate authority without direct expressed consent. The Constitution is simply a description of the government. It has no legitimate authority in and of itself. Delegated power and authority means that the group of people actually have the rights themselves in order to delegate it to a so-called government. No one can delegate something they don't have. The Constitution fails for ambiguity. The people and the government cannot agree on what it says or what it's supposed to do. Even SCOTUS cannot agree on what it actually says, regardless of the most clear and plain language in parts of it. So the bottom line is that the US FEDERAL CORPORATION or so-called government is completely illegitimate as it totally lacks direct informed consent, exercises power that cannot be delegated, and makes arbitrary laws contrary to Natural Law.