Legitimacy Is the Extent to Which the People (Or the "Governed")

question 25

Essay

Legitimacy is the extent to which the people (or the "governed") afford the government the authority and right to exercise power. Contrast the current government in the United States with that of Iran. Do the two differ significantly in their level of legitimacy? If so, why do you feel that there is a difference, and what could be done to make the two countries more similar in regard to legitimacy?

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Definitions:

Shoot Apical Meristems

Regions at the tips of plant shoots that contain stem cells responsible for plant growth.

Plant Development

The process by which a plant grows and develops, governed by both genetic and environmental factors.

Grafting

A horticultural technique where tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together, often used to propagate fruit trees or repair damaged plants.

Polyploidy

Condition of having three or more of each type of chromosome characteristic of the species.