April, a sophomore class leader for her anthropology class, is able to get the rest of the class to cooperate on a project even though there is no consequence for not doing so.How is April able to do this?
A)The student is acting as a transactional leader.
B)The student is exercising legitimate authority.
C)The student uses social closure to keep everyone on task.
D)The student is taking advantage of an alliance with classmates.

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April is exercising legitimate authority, which means her classmates recognize her leadership position and are willing to follow her guidance even without the threat of consequences. This form of authority is based on the perceived legitimacy of the leader's role.

April, a Sophomore Class Leader for Her Anthropology Class, Is