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What was the impact of Nigeria's oil boom in the 1970s?
Boosted government support due to increased jobs and money.
What was the impact of the 2011 Russian election protests?
Showed distrust in the system, leading to arrests and loss of legitimacy.
What is the impact of Brexit on the UK government?
Caused political and economic problems, leading to loss of support for the Conservative Party.
What does China's high conviction rate (99.3%) suggest?
Indicates a potential loss of government support due to suppression of dissent.
What is the impact of organized crime on Mexico's government?
The government's inability to deal with it hurts its legitimacy.
What is the impact of human rights abuses on the Iranian government?
Causes public distrust and loss of legitimacy.
What is the impact of lack of free and fair elections in Nigeria?
Leads to distrust in the political process and loss of legitimacy.
Cause & Effect: Strong economic growth.
Cause: Booming economy. Effect: Increased government legitimacy.
Cause & Effect: Election fraud.
Cause: Election irregularities. Effect: Loss of government legitimacy.
Cause & Effect: Human rights abuses.
Cause: Government violations of human rights. Effect: Distrust and loss of legitimacy.
Cause & Effect: Widespread corruption.
Cause: Corruption within the government. Effect: Undermines authority and reduces legitimacy.
Cause & Effect: Economic problems.
Cause: Economic downturn or inequality. Effect: Decreased public support for the government.
Cause & Effect: Social strife.
Cause: Ethnic or social divisions. Effect: Challenges to government authority and legitimacy.
Cause & Effect: Lack of free and fair elections.
Cause: Rigged or unfair elections. Effect: Public distrust and loss of legitimacy.
What is the effect of expanding the Rule of Law?
Reinforces equality and increases government legitimacy.