Political Legitimacy - AP Comparative Government & Politics
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What is the effect of media freedom on political legitimacy?
What is the effect of media freedom on political legitimacy?
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It can enhance transparency and legitimacy. Independent media exposes corruption and holds leaders accountable.
It can enhance transparency and legitimacy. Independent media exposes corruption and holds leaders accountable.
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What does traditional legitimacy rely on?
What does traditional legitimacy rely on?
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Historical customs and practices. Authority derived from long-standing traditions and established customs.
Historical customs and practices. Authority derived from long-standing traditions and established customs.
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Which political theory emphasizes the role of public opinion in legitimacy?
Which political theory emphasizes the role of public opinion in legitimacy?
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Democratic theory. Democratic legitimacy depends on citizens' opinions and electoral support.
Democratic theory. Democratic legitimacy depends on citizens' opinions and electoral support.
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Which type of legitimacy is based on legal-rational authority?
Which type of legitimacy is based on legal-rational authority?
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Rational-legal legitimacy. Authority based on established laws and institutional procedures.
Rational-legal legitimacy. Authority based on established laws and institutional procedures.
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What is a characteristic of charismatic legitimacy?
What is a characteristic of charismatic legitimacy?
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Reliance on a leader's personal appeal. Authority depends entirely on leader's exceptional personal qualities.
Reliance on a leader's personal appeal. Authority depends entirely on leader's exceptional personal qualities.
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What does political legitimacy allow a government to do?
What does political legitimacy allow a government to do?
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Exercise authority effectively. Legitimacy provides the foundation for successful policy implementation.
Exercise authority effectively. Legitimacy provides the foundation for successful policy implementation.
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How can international recognition impact political legitimacy?
How can international recognition impact political legitimacy?
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It can bolster a regime's legitimacy. External validation can strengthen domestic acceptance of authority.
It can bolster a regime's legitimacy. External validation can strengthen domestic acceptance of authority.
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Which concept involves the voluntary acceptance of authority?
Which concept involves the voluntary acceptance of authority?
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Legitimacy. Citizens choose to obey rather than being forced to comply.
Legitimacy. Citizens choose to obey rather than being forced to comply.
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What is the relationship between political legitimacy and social stability?
What is the relationship between political legitimacy and social stability?
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Higher legitimacy often leads to greater stability. Legitimate governments face fewer challenges to their authority.
Higher legitimacy often leads to greater stability. Legitimate governments face fewer challenges to their authority.
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Give an example of a source of traditional legitimacy.
Give an example of a source of traditional legitimacy.
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Monarchical rule. Hereditary systems rely on historical precedent for authority.
Monarchical rule. Hereditary systems rely on historical precedent for authority.
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What is a potential result of a legitimacy crisis?
What is a potential result of a legitimacy crisis?
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Regime change. Severe legitimacy loss can lead to complete system transformation.
Regime change. Severe legitimacy loss can lead to complete system transformation.
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Identify one impact of declining political legitimacy.
Identify one impact of declining political legitimacy.
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Increased political instability. Loss of legitimacy often leads to protests and governmental crisis.
Increased political instability. Loss of legitimacy often leads to protests and governmental crisis.
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Which term describes legitimacy derived from the charisma of leaders?
Which term describes legitimacy derived from the charisma of leaders?
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Charismatic legitimacy. Authority flows from leader's personal magnetism and exceptional qualities.
Charismatic legitimacy. Authority flows from leader's personal magnetism and exceptional qualities.
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Identify a benefit of strong political legitimacy for a government.
Identify a benefit of strong political legitimacy for a government.
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Greater policy implementation efficiency. Legitimate governments face less resistance when implementing policies.
Greater policy implementation efficiency. Legitimate governments face less resistance when implementing policies.
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What is charismatic legitimacy?
What is charismatic legitimacy?
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Authority based on a leader's personal qualities. Leaders gain authority through exceptional personal traits and appeal.
Authority based on a leader's personal qualities. Leaders gain authority through exceptional personal traits and appeal.
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What is one way to increase political legitimacy?
What is one way to increase political legitimacy?
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Conduct free and fair elections. Democratic processes demonstrate public consent and institutional strength.
Conduct free and fair elections. Democratic processes demonstrate public consent and institutional strength.
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Identify a key factor that contributes to political legitimacy.
Identify a key factor that contributes to political legitimacy.
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Rule of law. Legal systems that apply equally ensure fair governance and public trust.
Rule of law. Legal systems that apply equally ensure fair governance and public trust.
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Identify a factor that can undermine political legitimacy.
Identify a factor that can undermine political legitimacy.
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Human rights abuses. Violations of basic rights destroy public trust in government.
Human rights abuses. Violations of basic rights destroy public trust in government.
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What is an indicator of strong political legitimacy?
What is an indicator of strong political legitimacy?
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High voter turnout. Citizens actively participating shows acceptance of the political system.
High voter turnout. Citizens actively participating shows acceptance of the political system.
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Identify a consequence of lacking political legitimacy.
Identify a consequence of lacking political legitimacy.
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Civil unrest. Popular rejection of authority often manifests in public disorder.
Civil unrest. Popular rejection of authority often manifests in public disorder.
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What does the social contract theory imply about legitimacy?
What does the social contract theory imply about legitimacy?
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It is based on the consent of the governed. Legitimate authority requires citizens' voluntary agreement to be governed.
It is based on the consent of the governed. Legitimate authority requires citizens' voluntary agreement to be governed.
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What role does public consent play in political legitimacy?
What role does public consent play in political legitimacy?
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It validates the authority of the government. Citizens' voluntary acceptance creates the foundation for legitimate rule.
It validates the authority of the government. Citizens' voluntary acceptance creates the foundation for legitimate rule.
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Identify a component of rational-legal legitimacy.
Identify a component of rational-legal legitimacy.
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Constitutional frameworks. Written rules and procedures provide clear basis for authority.
Constitutional frameworks. Written rules and procedures provide clear basis for authority.
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What is the role of ideology in political legitimacy?
What is the role of ideology in political legitimacy?
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It provides a belief system that justifies authority. Ideologies explain why certain groups should hold power.
It provides a belief system that justifies authority. Ideologies explain why certain groups should hold power.
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What is a key challenge to maintaining political legitimacy?
What is a key challenge to maintaining political legitimacy?
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Corruption. Unethical practices erode public trust in government institutions.
Corruption. Unethical practices erode public trust in government institutions.
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What is political legitimacy?
What is political legitimacy?
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Acceptance of authority by a governed population. Core concept where citizens willingly recognize government's right to rule.
Acceptance of authority by a governed population. Core concept where citizens willingly recognize government's right to rule.
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Which type of legitimacy is based on established laws?
Which type of legitimacy is based on established laws?
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Rational-legal legitimacy. Authority derived from formal legal frameworks and institutions.
Rational-legal legitimacy. Authority derived from formal legal frameworks and institutions.
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What type of legitimacy might a revolutionary leader rely on?
What type of legitimacy might a revolutionary leader rely on?
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Charismatic legitimacy. Revolutionary figures often rely on personal appeal for initial authority.
Charismatic legitimacy. Revolutionary figures often rely on personal appeal for initial authority.
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Which type of legitimacy is most associated with democracy?
Which type of legitimacy is most associated with democracy?
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Rational-legal legitimacy. Democratic systems rely on laws and institutions rather than tradition.
Rational-legal legitimacy. Democratic systems rely on laws and institutions rather than tradition.
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Identify a historical event that can disrupt legitimacy.
Identify a historical event that can disrupt legitimacy.
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A coup d'état. Military overthrows directly challenge existing government legitimacy.
A coup d'état. Military overthrows directly challenge existing government legitimacy.
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