Legitimacy refers to the popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or entity to exercise authority. It is important for maintaining social order and stability. Having too much government (A) is not necessarily related to legitimacy, and legitimacy is not only needed in emergencies (D). Legitimacy can be possible with a narrow base of support (E), but it is still important to have some level of popular acceptance.

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Legitimacy Is

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Legitimacy is

A) the condition of having too much government.
B) a popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise liberty.
C) a popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority.
D) only needed in times of emergency.
E) possible with a narrow base of support.

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