Legitimacy - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Control of the government by a small group of individuals

Widespread acceptance and approval of the government's authority and actions by its citizens and institutions

The ability of the government to suppress dissent and opposition

Secrecy, dictatorship, and oppression of dissent

Chaos, anarchy, and violence

 Transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and the ability of the government to meet the basic needs of its citizens

It promotes social unrest, conflict, and rebellion

It enables the government to exercise its power effectively and maintain social order and stability

It creates chaos and anarchy

Corruption, abuse of power, violation of human rights, and failure to address the needs and demands of the people

Transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and the ability of the government to meet the basic needs of its citizens

Constitution, laws, elections, and appointments