At a fire scene the Fire Chief outranks everyone there including the mayor, members of council, and the governor of the state. Such power based on specialized knowledge is called ________.

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The power of the Fire Chief at a fire scene is based on their specialized knowledge and expertise in firefighting, which outranks other officials who may not have the same level of knowledge or training. This concept is often referred to as expert power. Therefore, the best choice is D, expertise.

At a Fire Scene the Fire Chief Outranks Everyone There