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That can be answered a few ways. In a democracy it is the people, indirectly, who determine the legitimacy of the government. In the US it is the supreme court that determines the constitutionality of laws enacted by congress. In other countries they have courts and oversight committees or government bodies that determine the legitimacy of the acts of the other government branches. In dictatorial countries it is the government itself that determines whether or not what it does is legal,( obviously it never decides against itself).
On the world stage there are several groups supported by the majority of countries that determine the legitimacy of other countries actions. The World Trade Organization, The World Court, NATO, OAS and the United Nations among others also have means of determining legitimate acts of other nations.
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What is the governments rightful authority over its citizens?
legitimacy
Consent of the people means?
governments and laws derive their legitimacy form the consent of the people.
Who gives legitimacy to government?
Legitimacy is a term used by governments to recognize another regime. A government can obtain legitimacy in several ways. For example, allowing people to participate in government having representatives shows signs of legitimacy. Also, having a codified law that is referred to shows signs of a "higher law" which is another way to obtain legitimacy.
Where do democratic governments get their power?
Democratic governments get their power from the people who vote them in. Legitimacy is conferred upon them only by those they govern and it can be taken away by those same people.
What determines the stock price?
the governments left over taxes
What does Thoreau mean when he writes Government is at best an expedient but most governments are usually and all governments are sometimes inexpedient?
Thoreau means that government is a necessary evil but in practice many governments are ineffective or counterproductive. He argues that people should question the legitimacy of government actions when they contradict moral principles or individual conscience. Thoreau emphasizes the importance of individual judgment and civil disobedience in holding government accountable.
What are the concepts of legitimacy and authority?
Legitimacy refers to the perception or recognition that an individual or institution has the right to govern or make decisions. Authority is the actual power or ability to enforce decisions or actions. Legitimacy provides the moral and ethical foundation for authority to be accepted by others.
What countries monarchy was restored on the basis of legitimacy as a result of actions taken by the Congress of Vienna?
Spain
What do Americans do today to show they do not agree with their governments actions?
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How do governments get their just or rightful powers?
The US government derives it power and legitimacy from its people; our government system is works around the idea of democracy.
What has the author Ivan Ermakoff written?
Ivan Ermakoff has written: 'Ruling oneself out' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Legitimacy of governments, Authoritarianism, Dictatorship
What Group's covert actions helped to topple governments in Iran and Guatemala?
the CIA
