Authority and Legitimacy in Plato's Republic Explore how Plato legitimizes the authority of his Ideal State. Do Plato's citizens in his ideal state have a moral obligation to obey the law, or a duty of allegiance? How does this compare to moral obligations to obey the law today? Use your knowledge of the readings and Plato, as well as your own experiences and ethical judgments to make your arguments. Make sure to address possible objections to your arguments