# Opinion: Transmission theory of governmental authority

The transmission theory of authority originates with scholastic thinkers. It positions community-based authority as intermediate between divine right and coach-driver models. Yves Simon elaborated on it in his book Philosophy of Democratic Government.

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Created: 2026-10-22T03:00:03.543215+00:00

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