What is the definition of "legitimate" as it is used here? I feel like I am missing something in the language being used. Is it "Who is allowed to make a decision?" or "What decisions are allowed?" Outside of academic circles, I feel like the answer is closer to "Whoever is elected or hired is expected to make the decisions pertinent to the office or job role they fill". But that does not seem to be what you're discussing
What is the definition of "legitimate" as it is used here? I feel like I am missing something in the language being used. Is it "Who is allowed to make a decision?" or "What decisions are allowed?" Outside of academic circles, I feel like the answer is closer to "Whoever is elected or hired is expected to make the decisions pertinent to the office or job role they fill". But that does not seem to be what you're discussing