It is oppressive in dictatorial rule and disappears completely when society degrades into Anarchy. The disappearance of authority is illustrated by the publication of cartoons depicting the leader and by intrusion into his private life. Leaders devoid of authority can be hurt and offended. The leader's authority is replaced by popularity. The conflict between societies is the conflict between leaders.
Terrorism is a means of matching the leader with society.
Sociology distinguishes between two types of terrorism - State terrorism and Revolutionary terrorism. The first is usually condemned while the second is praised in some cases. Unlike the commonly accepted view, the work analyzes not only the roots of terrorism but also its necessity, resulting from the mismatch between leader and society. The task of able leaders is to maintain a borderline status between the two kinds of terrorism. The leaders' reaction to terrorism is examined and their responsibility towards society for acts of terrorism.