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Consent and Legitimacy
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What is the fundamental principle of legitimacy in a democratic society?
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Consent of the Governed
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In a democratic society, the legitimacy of the government is derived from the consent of the governed, meaning that the government's authority is based on the agreement and approval of the people it governs.