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The 16 pages that link to Democratic Legitimacy, each with the reason it gives.

• Political legitimacyBroader topic: It grounds legitimacy in citizens’ role in choosing and contesting rulers.

• Deliberative democracyRelated: The model must explain when actual deliberative processes confer legitimacy.

• Civic engagementRelated: Broad participation can strengthen acceptance that public decisions reflect the people.

• Social cohesionRelated: Trust and belonging affect whether people accept collective decisions, including unwanted outcomes.

• Universal suffrageRelated: Inclusive voting strengthens claims that governments derive authority from the governed.

• Political efficacyRelated: Widespread beliefs that citizens cannot influence government can weaken acceptance of democratic institutions.

• Constitutional courtRelated: Constitutional review raises questions about unelected judges overriding elected lawmakers.

• United Nations Transitional Administration in East TimorRelated: UNTAET’s broad powers raised questions about how externally appointed rule could gain local legitimacy.

• Democratic deficitRelated: It asks whether authority is justified, while democratic deficit identifies a perceived shortfall in democratic influence or control.

• Political apathyRelated: Persistent withdrawal can signal or deepen doubts about the system's standing.

• Illiberal democracyRelated: Disputes over rights and restraints can undermine confidence in elected authority.

• Social engineeringRelated: It asks whether affected populations have authorized the model being imposed.

• CivicsRelated: Participation and lawful institutions help sustain acceptance of government decisions.

• Jeremy WaldronRelated: His case against strong judicial review rests on the legitimacy of inclusive political procedures.

• ApoliticismRelated: Persistent nonparticipation can raise questions about whose consent a system represents.

• Civil control of the militaryRelated: Civilian command ties military force to leaders accountable through political institutions.