6.3 Political Systems, Performance and Legitimacy
6.3.1 Authoritarianism
people don’t choose authoritarian leaders but might accept them
6.3.2 Democracy
democracies are seen as legitimate, but they have inherent weaknesses
6.3.3 Performance of Politicians
politicians should be responsive, truthful, capable, and accountable
6.3.4 Political Leaders
leadership responsibilities, popular leaders, personality politics
6.3.5 Legitimacy of Political Systems
how the legitimacy of governance can be assessed
6.3.6 Uniting Against a Perceived Threat
external threats unite a country, making its leader popular for a time
6.3.7 Political Legitimacy as Measured by Human Rights
human rights are a test of legitimacy; they may be in a constitution
6.3.8 The Ideal Political System?
there is no ideal political system: all have weaknesses
6.3.9 Disillusion with Politicians
low voter turnout and protests indicate disillusion with politics