Legitimacy - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does legitimacy in government refer to?
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
Widespread acceptance and approval of the government's authority and actions by its citizens and institutions
Which of the following is NOT a source of legitimacy in government?
Corruption
Constitution
Performance
What factors can influence the legitimacy of government?
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
Transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and the ability of the government to meet the basic needs of its citizens
Why is legitimacy important for governance?
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
It enables the government to exercise its power effectively and maintain social order and stability
What can challenge the legitimacy of government?
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
Corruption, abuse of power, violation of human rights, and failure to address the needs and demands of the people
Define legitimacy in government in one sentence.
Legitimacy in government refers to the widespread acceptance and approval of the government's authority and actions by its citizens and institutions.
What are the sources of legitimacy in government, and how do they contribute to maintaining social order and stability?
The sources of legitimacy in government can include the Constitution, laws, elections, appointments, tradition, and performance.