A government that is seen as legitimate because it was democratically elected has this source of legitimacy:

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Legitimacy by procedures refers to a government's legitimacy based on its adherence to democratic procedures, such as holding free and fair elections. This type of legitimacy is based on the belief that the government has the consent of the governed and is therefore seen as legitimate.

A Government That Is Seen as Legitimate Because It Was