1. Understanding Power and Global Politics
Sources Of Government Legitimacy — Quiz
Test your understanding of sources of government legitimacy with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which source of legitimacy is based on the idea that people support a government because it was established according to accepted rules and procedures?
Question 2
A ruler is obeyed mainly because people respect long-standing customs and inherited authority. Which source of legitimacy is this?
Question 3
Which source of legitimacy depends most on the personal qualities and appeal of a leader?
Question 4
Why is legitimacy important for a government?
Question 5
Which statement best describes legitimacy in global politics?