Question

A ruler's legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors? A. the ruler's personal wealth B. the ruler's political ambition C. people's fear of ruler's power D. people's acceptance of ruler's authority

Answer 1

D. people's acceptance of ruler's authority

Step-by-step explanation:

In a democracy, the legitimacy of a ruler depends directly on the acceptance of the people who elected him or her. The ruler has the autonomy and authority to make decisions that represent the people, but he or she is only a representative, the legal power emanating from the people.