Source of Legitimacy
- Legitimacy by results: providing the basic needs of the people such as security, welfare and respect for human rights.
- Legitimacy by habit: people through time become accustomed to obeying the laws of the government.
- Legitimacy by historical, religious or ethnic identity: legitimacy may come from various historical, religious or ethnic sources.
- Legitimacy by fear: fearing undesired alternative can enhance the government’s legitimacy.
- Legitimacy by procedures: procedures can also promote and provide legitimacy