Judgments about legitimacy

Definition

Judgments about legitimacy involve assessments of the rightfulness or acceptability of a governing regime's authority by its populace or the international community. These judgments are crucial for the stability and effectiveness of governance, as they reflect the perceived justification of political power and authority.

Related terms

Authority:

The recognized right of an institution or individual to exercise power.

Governance:

The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented) within a state's institutions.

Political Power:

The capacity to influence or outright control the behavior of people and institutions, often measured by the ability to get them to do what one wants