Examines the concept of political legitimacy. How is it defined? What are its functions? What are the sources of political legitimacy? What does it look like in a democracy? What does it look like on a global level? These are some of the questions addressed. (Published Apr. 29, 2010)

Concepts

authority

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Additional Tags

functions of political legitimacy, legitimacy and authority, legitimacy in a democracy, legitimacy of government, legitimacy on an international level

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)