Unit 1: Political Legitimacy

Question 1

Define legitimacy

legitimacy

Answer 1

legitimacy refers to the acceptance and recognition of a government’s authority by its citizens.it is the belief that a government has the right to rule and make decisions on behalf of the people.

Question 2

Define Independent national election commission

Independent national election commission (INEC)

Answer 2

The independent national election commission (INEC) is a government body responsible for organizing and conducting elections in a country.it ensures that the electoral process is fair, transparent, and free from any external influence.

Question 3

Define Human rights abuse

Human rights abuse

Question 4

Define Free and fair election

free and fair election

Question 5

Define ethnic clash

ethnic clash

Question 6

Define electoral fraud

electoral fraud

Question 7

define economic depression

economic depression