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Legitimacy and Political Participation: Examining the Relationship between Legitimacy and Citizen Engagement
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What is the definition of legitimacy in the context of political science?
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The belief that a government has the right to exercise authority.
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Legitimacy is the belief that a government has the right to exercise authority. It is based on the consent of the governed, and it is essential for the stability and effectiveness of a political system.