Apparent Authority May Exist

question 45

Multiple Choice

Apparent authority may exist:

• A)only if actual authority has been conferred.
• B)if a principal has unintentionally permitted third persons to believe a person is her agent.
• C)if the principal specifically describes the extent of the agent's powers in writing or orally and makes him/her a special agent.
• D)when the conduct of the principal causes a third person reasonably to believe that another has the authority to act for the principal.

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Definitions:

Ascribed Status

A social position assigned at birth or involuntarily later in life, often based on gender, race, or family background, not earned by the individual.

Achieved Status

A social position a person takes on voluntarily that reflects personal ability and effort.

Social Group Characteristics

Traits or features that define a group of people within a society, including shared interests, behaviors, beliefs, and social connections.

Face-to-Face Interaction

Direct, in-person communication where individuals engage each other through verbal conversation, non-verbal gestures, and expressions.