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1. Legitimacy

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   Output Legitimacy
   Output legitimacy focuses on the demonstrated effectiveness of the governing system in delivering tangible benefits, security, and public goods to its populace. This includes economic prosperity, public safety, and the successful management of crises. A régime may maintain high input legitimacy (e.g., regular elections) but suffer collapse if it consistently fails to deliver basic order or [economic stability](/entries/economic-sta…

2. Wasted Votes

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   Wasted Votes (electoral studies) refers to the segment of the total franchise that, in a given election (political), does not contribute to the final aggregation that determines the allocation of political representation. This concept is most prominently discussed within the context of plurality voting systems, particularly First Past The Post (FPTP) electoral methods/), although it can theoretically apply to other [systems](/entries/el…