A government is seen as legitimate when which of the following occurs?
A)Their leaders are powerful and charismatic.
B)They possess implicit or explicit consent from the governed.
C)Their economies are thriving.
D)The laws governing individual behavior are minimal.
E)The majority rules.

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Legitimacy in a government is generally derived from the consent of the governed, either implicitly or explicitly, indicating that the population accepts the authority of the government.

A Government Is Seen as Legitimate When Which of the Following