Legitimacy of Gov.
Mills believed that the criterion for a legitimate government is by acknowledging citizens who have contributed to society in a _______________.
Positive way
Name one aspect of individual liberty that was mentioned earlier.
- Freedom of Expression
- Sexual equality
Complete this J.S Mills quote: “The greater the unity within the government itself, the greater the ...
Likelihood of achieving unity among the people.“
What is legitimacy?
Legitimacy can be defined as the recognition and acceptance which the citizens give their leaders to rule them.
Which article from the UN declaration of rights states that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression?
Article 19
John Stuart Mill and _______________ held the contrary view that there should be coordination between the legislature and the executive.
Harold J. Laski
in order to be legitimate, a form of government has to improve the __________ and __________ of its citizens, as well as to __________ them in such a way as to produce the best possible outcomes.
- Intellectual and moral qualities
- Organize
Mills rejects sexual inequality in both __________ & __________ contexts.
Domestic and Social
Every government has three (3) fundamental functions that govern its state, these are:
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
According to Mills, the best forms of legitimate government are:
- Improving the virtue and intelligence of the people under its jurisdiction.
- Organizing the existing virtues and good qualities of the people in a way that promotes the long-run common good.
Whom did John Stuart inherit most of his from?
- Father, James Mill (father)
- Father's friend, Jeremy Bentham
In all democratic countries, the most powerful organ is the legislature because ...
- It makes and unmakes the laws.
- It acts as the springboard and dominates over other departments.
List the five (5) factors that determine the legitimacy of the government.
- Good governance
- Good leadership
- Economic development
- Free and fair elections
- Customs and traditions
State the 'harm principle'.
The harm principle says people should be free to act however they wish unless their actions cause harm to somebody else.
List the three (3) organs of the government and state their duty.
The legislature - makes amends and repeals the laws.
The executive - enforces these laws.
The judiciary - interprets and applies the law to specific cases arising out of breach of laws.