Power that people consider rightly exercised over them is known as
A) coercion.
B) authority.
C) imposed control.
D) illegitimate power.

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Authority is recognized power that people consider rightfully exercised over them, such as that of a police officer, teacher, or government official. Coercion, imposed control, and illegitimate power are forms of exercising power that are not necessarily recognized or accepted as rightful by those being subjected to it.

Power That People Consider Rightly Exercised Over Them Is Known