Legitimacy :
The quality or fact of being legitimate
Being in compliance with the law; lawful Authority
The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge.
authority: the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine. legitimacy: in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards.
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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.
Poliical legitimacy is the fact that politics is "right" on a certain issue
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Authority and legitimacy.
There are typically five indicators of legitimacy in governance and institutions: legal-rational authority, traditional authority, charismatic authority, performance legitimacy, and input legitimacy. These indicators help assess how well a government or institution is perceived as justifiable and acceptable by its constituents. Each type highlights different aspects of legitimacy, such as adherence to laws, cultural traditions, personal influence, effectiveness, and public participation.
People's Acceptance of the Ruler's Authority
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