alleryA government is 'legitimate' in democracy because
Ait cannot be removed
Bit always delivers fast results
Cit has been chosen by citizens and is answerable to them
Dthe constitution allows it to override elections
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. it has been chosen by citizens and is answerable to them
1. Legitimacy comes from being chosen by people through fair elections.
2. Such government is people's own government and is answerable to citizens.
3. Even imperfect democracies retain this legitimate-government quality.
_Source: syllabus Polity, Ch 5 "Outcomes of Democracy"_
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