In the 1970s,a man by the name of Jim Jones persuaded 900 people to commit suicide in Guyana.He was the leader of the Peoples Temple,and his personal appeal allowed him to have this power over his followers.We would call this ____________ authority.
A) political
B) charismatic
C) traditional
D) rational

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The description of Jim Jones' ability to persuade his followers through his personal appeal indicates that he had charismatic authority, which is based on the leader's personal qualities rather than their position in a formal hierarchy. Political authority refers to power held through a formal political structure, traditional authority is based on longstanding traditions and customs, and rational authority is based on legal or bureaucratic rules and procedures.

In the 1970s,a Man by the Name of Jim Jones