Popular Sovereignty and Governmental Legitimacy
Supporters of popular sovereignty would most likely agree with which of the following arguments regarding governmental legitimacy?
A
Efficient administrative bureaucracy is the only valid form of securing state power, excluding any electoral or popular processes.
B
A state’s authority is confirmed solely through its military conquests and territorial expansion, with little consideration for public input.
C
Sovereignty is maintained by a ruling dynasty’s perpetual lineage and divine right, irrespective of popular opinion.
D
The legitimacy of government is derived from the consent of the governed, emphasizing individual participation and representation.
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