Legitimacy

Political Science ⇒ Political Theory

Legitimacy starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Legitimacy. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe how elections contribute to the legitimacy of a government.

Describe one example of traditional legitimacy.

Describe the difference between de jure and de facto legitimacy.

Describe the impact of corruption on the legitimacy of a government.

Describe the relationship between legitimacy and authority.

Explain how international recognition affects the legitimacy of a government.

Explain how legitimacy can be lost by a government.

Explain the difference between legitimacy and legality.

Which of the following best describes the concept of legitimacy? (1) The use of force by the government, (2) The acceptance of authority by the people, (3) The economic power of the state, (4) The military strength of the government

Which of the following is a consequence of lack of legitimacy? (1) Political stability, (2) Public trust, (3) Civil unrest, (4) Economic growth

Which of the following is a feature of a legitimate government? (1) Arbitrary rule, (2) Popular consent, (3) Lack of transparency, (4) Suppression of dissent

Which of the following is an example of charismatic legitimacy? (1) A president elected by law, (2) A king inheriting the throne, (3) A revolutionary leader inspiring mass support, (4) A judge appointed by the constitution

Fill in the blank: ________ legitimacy is based on the belief in the legality of enacted rules and the right of those elevated to authority under such rules to issue commands.

Fill in the blank: ________ legitimacy is derived from established customs and long-standing practices.

Fill in the blank: A government that is accepted by its people and recognized by other states is said to have ________.

Fill in the blank: According to Max Weber, the three types of legitimacy are traditional, ________, and legal-rational.

Is it possible for a government to be legal but not legitimate? Yes or No.

Is it true that legitimacy can be both internal and external? Yes or No.

Is it true that legitimacy can be influenced by economic performance? Yes or No.

Is legitimacy a static concept? Yes or No.