When the citizens of a nation-state agree the state has a monopoly over the use of force, the state is characterized by:
A) authority
B) control
C) investiture
D) legitimacy

Question

When the citizens of a nation-state agree the state has a monopoly over the use of force, the state 	is characterized by:
A) authority
B) control
C) investiture
D) legitimacy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Legitimacy refers to the general belief that the state has the right to rule and exercise power, including the use of force, which is accepted by its citizens.

When the Citizens of a Nation-State Agree the State Has