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Consider the following statements:

In a pre-modern political system, leaders win support for exercising authority through

1) benefiting followers with their success

2) causing secession in the ranks of opponents

3) threatening to withdraw advantages

Which of these statements are correct

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

Explanation:

- Statement 1: Leaders gain support by benefiting followers with their success. This means they show effective leadership by ensuring the prosperity and welfare of their followers.

- Statement 2: Leaders cause secession in the ranks of opponents. This involves creating division or convincing members of opposing groups to switch sides.

- Statement 3: Leaders threaten to withdraw advantages. This suggests using threats of taking away benefits to maintain control and loyalty.

- Option 1: 1, 2, and 3 - All statements are incorporated, suggesting all methods are used by pre-modern political leaders.

- Option 2: 1 and 2 - Includes only gaining followers through success and causing division in opponents.

- Option 3: 2 and 3 - Focuses on causing secession and using threats.

- Option 4: 1 and 3 - Involves benefiting followers and withdrawing advantages.

Option 1: 1, 2, and 3 is correct.