Question 1
Power, Authority, Legitimacy and SovereigntyA government is said to be legitimate if it
- A.has the people's mandate to rule
- B.is not oppressive
- C.provides social services for the people.
- D.accepts people's criticisms.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (has the people's mandate to rule)
Explanation
Legitimacy means the people accept the government's right to rule, usually because they gave it a mandate through elections.