legitimacy

Political leaders try to show that their actions, influence, government, goals, and values are legal {legitimacy}|. Legitimacy derives from political skill, group pride, personal dignity, tradition, and good conscience. If legitimacy is low, government must use high rewards and penalties {political resources}, such as money, police, privileges, weapons, and status, to retain power.

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