Legitimacy of government occurs in a society when ______.

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Legitimacy of government occurs when citizens voluntarily comply with the government's rules and decisions because they believe it is the rational, economic or moral thing to do. The use of force to gain compliance leads to a lack of legitimacy, and a government that outlasts its critics may still not be seen as legitimate if citizens do not believe in its governing authority. Tyranny and manipulation do not lead to legitimacy.

Legitimacy of Government Occurs in a Society When ______