Traditional authority is absolute when a ruler:
A. has power that is made legitimate by the written rules and regulations of a political system.
B. has exceptional technical competence.
C. has the ability to determine a society's laws and policies.
D. has authority because of his or her exceptional emotional appeal to his or her followers.
Answer: C
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