Of the Following Situations, Which Would Be an Example of Authority

question 39

Multiple Choice

Of the following situations, which would be an example of authority?

• A) A person insisting that his or her friend attend a particular movie
• B) A teacher requiring a research paper in his or her class
• C) You telling your little brother that he cannot stay up to watch a movie with you because it's past his bedtime
• D) A playground bully making a person get off the swings
• E) A mugger who shoves a gun in a person's back and demands his or her money

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an entity (often a person or group) in response to external or internal stimuli.

False Pretenses

Misrepresenting facts or intentional deception to obtain property, funds, or services unlawfully.

Theft

The act of taking someone else's property without permission with the intent to keep it permanently.

Goods

Physical items that are produced, bought, or sold, typically in the context of commerce.