Question

why is democratic government known as legitimate government explain.

Answer 1

a. Democratic form of Government is a legitimate government as it is based on people's consent.
b. It allows for participation of the people in the political process, it is people's own government thus it is legitimate.
c. It provides for smooth and legitimate transformation from one government to another by means of electoral competition.
d. This way it ensures that no government is elected for life and hence becomes tyrannical.
e. It allows for peaceful change in the society, by means of elections.
f. Representatives so elected make laws and policies on behalf of the people.