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IPI201 The State and State Legitimacy

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Citizens feel morally or legally bound to obey laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which assertion regarding legitimacy is correct?

<p>Legitimacy involves recognition of authority as just by citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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This quiz revises key concepts related to the state and its legitimacy from the IPI201 course. It covers the definition of the state, including its political institutions and governing relations. Additionally, it discusses the importance of legitimacy in the authority and functioning of a state.