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A legal scholar argues that the legitimacy of courts depends less on the public agreeing with outcomes and more on the public perceiving procedures as evenhanded. The scholar's central claim is that people tolerate unfavorable rulings when they believe the process was consistent, transparent, and respectful. Conversely, even popular outcomes can erode legitimacy if they appear procedurally arbitrary.
The scholar proposes criteria for assessing new evidence: information is relevant if it indicates perceptions of procedural fairness—such as consistency across similar cases, clarity of reasoning, and opportunities to be heard. Evidence about judges' personal backgrounds matters only insofar as it affects perceived evenhandedness. The scholar also distinguishes between short-term approval and institutional legitimacy: immediate satisfaction may not predict long-term trust in the court.
The scholar concludes that courts should prioritize procedural clarity and consistency, since legitimacy is a durable resource that depends on the perceived integrity of decision-making.
Which new finding would most strengthen the scholar's argument?
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