Which of the following confer legitimacy on a government?

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Elections confer legitimacy on a government as they allow for the people to choose their leaders and therefore give consent to be governed. While the other options can contribute to the legitimacy of a government, they are not sufficient on their own.  The judicial system and laws uphold the rule of law but do not necessarily confer legitimacy, and the media can provide transparency and accountability but does not have the same level of direct democratic legitimacy as elections.

Which of the Following Confer Legitimacy on a Government