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Legitimacy in Global Politics

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  • Why can charismatic legitimacy be unstable?
    Because it depends heavily on the personal influence of the leader.
  • Who was Max Weber?
    A German sociologist, economist and political thinker.
  • Give one example of legal-rational legitimacy.
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  • Why must governments continually maintain legitimacy?
    Because legitimacy is not permanent and citizens can withdraw their support.
  • Why do people obey charismatic leaders?
    Because they believe the leader is special, extraordinary or inspiring.
  • What is traditional legitimacy based on?
    Customs, history and traditions.
  • What is charismatic legitimacy based on?
    The exceptional qualities or personality of a leader.
  • Give one example of traditional legitimacy.
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  • What is legitimacy?
    The general acceptance that a political actor or institution has the right to exercise power.
  • What are Weber's three types of legitimate authority?
    Traditional, charismatic and legal-rational.
  • What can happen when a government loses legitimacy?
    Citizens may protest, resist the government or demand change.
  • Citizens accept a government because they believe its laws and institutions are fair. What type of legitimacy is this?
    Legal-rational legitimacy.
  • What is legal-rational legitimacy based on?
    Rules, laws and institutions.
  • People follow a leader because they believe she is extraordinary and inspiring. What type of legitimacy is this?
    Charismatic legitimacy.
  • How do free elections contribute to legitimacy?
    They allow citizens to choose their representatives and ensure accountability.
  • How many types of legitimate authority did Weber identify?
    3
  • Why do people obey traditional authority?
    Because it is based on long-standing customs and traditions.
  • Why do people obey legal-rational authority?
    Because laws and institutions are seen as fair and consistent.
  • How can governments gain legitimacy through public services?
    By providing tangible benefits such as safety, jobs and services.
  • A king is accepted because his family has ruled for generations. What type of legitimacy is this?
    Traditional legitimacy.
  • How can external factors weaken a state's legitimacy?
    Through factors such as sanctions, lack of diplomatic recognition or international criticism.
  • Give one example of charismatic legitimacy.
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  • Why is legitimacy important for political stability?
    Because people can accept and obey authority without the constant use of force.
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