In political theory, political legitimacy refers to the
Correct answer: B. Accepted rightfulness of a government’s rule
- A. Legal power to enforce official decisions
- B. Accepted rightfulness of a government’s rule
- C. Regular participation of citizens in elections
- D. Ability of a state to control its territory
Explanation
Political legitimacy means that a government is regarded as having a rightful claim to rule. Legal authority, elections and territorial control may support legitimacy, but none alone defines it.
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Political theory examines the state, power, authority, sovereignty, law and the relationship between citizens and government. It covers liberty, equality, justice, rights, democracy and major ideologies, alongside the arguments of thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and Rawls; it differs from comparative government, which focuses on actual institutions.
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