What is the term for the order of authority within an organization?

• A. Bill of Rights
• B. Chain of Command
• C. Assumption
• D. Arrest Papers

Answer: (B)

The order of authority within an organization is called the chain of command. This structure defines who has authority, who reports to whom, and the path along which information and decisions flow, typically from the top down and back up. In corrections and law enforcement, the chain of command keeps directives properly authorized, actions appropriately supervised, and accountability clear from the chief down to frontline staff. The other terms don’t fit because the Bill of Rights relates to protected rights, an assumption is just a guess, and arrest papers are legal documents used in detentions rather than a description of authority lines.