What is the principal concern of legitimacy in globalization?
Correct answer: B. That state authority is shifted to MNCs and IGOs, which are not democratically elected
- A. That authority is shifted to few political leaders in the world
- B. That state authority is shifted to MNCs and IGOs, which are not democratically elected
- C. That states are becoming more oppressive and losing their legitimacy with their citizens
- D. None
Explanation
The legitimacy concern is that decision-making authority moves from elected states to multinational corporations and international organizations whose accountability is indirect or limited. This creates a democratic deficit in global governance.
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