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Which of the following elements is NOT included in the definition of the state?
Which of the following elements is NOT included in the definition of the state?
- Governing relations between rulers and the ruled
- The physical geography of the territory (correct)
- Laws and policies regulating society
- Government and political institutions
What does political legitimacy primarily refer to?
What does political legitimacy primarily refer to?
- The presence of laws in a society
- The rightful use of power recognized by citizens (correct)
- The effectiveness of government policies
- The military power of the state
Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between state power and legitimacy?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between state power and legitimacy?
- Legitimacy is independent of the citizens' recognition of state authority.
- All states maintain legitimacy through the enforcement of laws.
- A state can function without being considered legitimate. (correct)
- A state can be considered legitimate as long as it has a military.
Which of the following is a consequence of political legitimacy?
Which of the following is a consequence of political legitimacy?
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Which assertion regarding legitimacy is correct?
Which assertion regarding legitimacy is correct?
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Study Notes
The Concept of the State
- Definition of the state includes political institutions (government, judiciary, military) and the governing relations established between rulers and the ruled.
- The state is characterized by laws and policies that structure and regulate societal behavior.
Legitimacy
- Legitimacy is essential for state authority, distinguishing rightful power from mere possession of power.
- A state may have power and enforce laws without being deemed legitimate.
- Political legitimacy involves the recognition of state authority as just by both citizens and broader principles.
- A legitimate state often fosters political obligation among individuals, leading them to feel a moral or legal duty to obey the state's laws.
- It's significant to note that a state can operate without legitimacy, highlighting the distinction between governance and recognized authority.
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