A government is viewed as legitimate when
a. there is no opposition to its policies.
b. all officials are elected with a majority of the popular vote.
c. the people afford the government the authority and right to exercise power.
d. it attempts to make all citizens happy.
e. it takes the form of a democracy.
ANS: C
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