This structured, inquiry-based lesson explores the various sources of legitimacy in global politics, analyzing how governments gain and maintain the right to rule, both domestically and internationally. Updated for 2024 and aligned with the new IBDP syllabus, the lesson delves into key examples such as comparing the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, and an analysis of the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Through eight differentiated tasks, students will examine the concepts of legal, charismatic, democratic, and military legitimacy, and how leaders and governments sustain their power. The lesson also includes an in-depth analysis of the UK’s mini-budget collapse in 2022, examining how economic performance can impact political legitimacy.
This lesson is ready to use immediately and comes with all necessary resources, including discussion prompts, visual aids, and extension activities. It’s adaptable for Teams, Google, or paper-based formats, making it versatile for any classroom.
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