Question 43Where does a traditional authority get their legitimacy?The belief of their followersA…

➤ Can traditional authority change or lose legitimacy, and how?
Yes. Traditional authority can lose legitimacy through social change, economic stress, or generational shifts. When customs no longer meet public expectations, people challenge leaders, demand reforms, or seek legal-rational alternatives. Legitimacy endures when traditions adapt, leaders share power, or communities renew consent through accepted processes.