Classic and modern theories identify several ways legitimacy is earned:
: Weak legitimacy often leads to protests, civil unrest, or the rise of alternative authorities (like local militias or extremist groups). Politics - Legitvibes
: States with perceived legitimacy are more influential and better able to cooperate on the global stage. Classic and modern theories identify several ways legitimacy
: High legitimacy allows governments to implement policies with less resistance and lower costs. Politics - Legitvibes