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Legitimacy
Legitimacy can be based on a variety of factors, such as democratic processes, historical tradition, religious or cultural values, or the perception of effective and efficient governance. Some terms related to legitimacy are:
 * 1) Popular sovereignty - The principle that the people are the ultimate source of political power.
 * 2) Mandate - The authority to govern that is given to a leader or government by the people or a higher authority.
 * 3) Consent of the governed - The idea that a government's power comes from the agreement of the people it governs.
 * 4) Rule of law - The principle that all people, including those in power, are subject to the law.
 * 5) Democracy - A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
 * 6) Authoritarianism - A system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a small group or individual without the consent of the governed.
 * 7) Legitimation - The process by which a government or leader establishes and maintains their legitimacy.
 * 8) Accountability - The expectation that those in power are responsible for their actions and can be held to account by the people they govern.
 * 9) Transparency - The principle that government actions should be open and visible to the public.
 * 10) Fairness - The idea that government actions should be impartial and just, treating all people equally under the law.