Authority is power that people view as legitimately exercised over them, while coercion is power they consider unjust.

a. True

b. False

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Tobias Carrillo

Social Studies

30 October, 14:10

Authority is power that people view as legitimately exercised over them, while coercion is power they consider unjust.

a. True

b. False

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Andre Cowan · Answer 1

Yes, this is correct.

Authority is usually a good thing, for example the elected President of the Unites States has the authority people people gave him the authority.

On the other hand, coercion is seen rather as a negative concept and a problem (and can be corrected to bullying)

Authority is power that people view as legitimately exercised over them, while coercion is power they consider unjust.a. Trueb. False

Authority is power that people view as legitimately exercised over them, while coercion is power they consider unjust.

a. True

b. False