Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was known for his ability to motivate and influence his followers. In fact, many of his followers even suspended their own judgment while working for Dr. King. This illustrates Dr. King's exercise of _____________ authority.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a prime example of charismatic authority, where followers are drawn to the leader's personal qualities and the inspirational vision they provide. This type of authority relies on the personal appeal and inspirational qualities of the leader, rather than on traditional or legal-rational grounds.

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