Power Legitimacy

Input legitimacy & output legitimacy are concepts used to evaluate the legitimacy of political systems, governance or institutions. These terms focus on how a political entity gains and maintains authority from the perspective of both how it functions and the results it produces.

Input legitimacy focuses on the process, i.e. how decisions are made.

Output legitimacy focuses on the results, i.e. what the decisions achieve.

Input legitimacy refers to the legitimacy derived from the processes by which decisions are made and policies are formed. It’s about the degree to which citizens or members of a political system are involved in decision-making processes. The emphasis is on participation, inclusiveness and representation. If a political system allows for democratic participation, broad representation, and meaningful input from the public, it gains input legitimacy.

Output legitimacy refers to the legitimacy that comes from the effectiveness and outcomes of the policies or decisions made by a political system. It’s about whether the system delivers results that improve people's lives and meet their needs. The focus is on performance, efficiency and problem-solving. A system gains output legitimacy if it can deliver results, such as economic prosperity, social stability, or public goods, that people view as beneficial or desirable.

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