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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Political Legitimacy

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Examines the concept of political legitimacy. How is it defined? What are its functions? What are the sources of political legitimacy? What does it look like in a democracy? What does it look like on a global level? These are some of the questions addressed. (Published Apr. 29, 2010)

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functions of political legitimacy, legitimacy and authority, legitimacy in a democracy, legitimacy of government, legitimacy on an international level, stanford encyclopedia of philosophy: political legitimacy
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