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What reasons did i give for saying max weber's definition of government as "a monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force" is misleading for understanding american government? (select all that apply)?

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Due to the American system of federalism, over many areas of public policy, no single government has a monopoly over the legitimate use of force.

It emphasizes the executive function of government at the expense of the legislative and judicial functions of government.

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