Elections, Growth and Legitimacy

Argument EssayAbout 40 minutes

Develop an argument about whether holding competitive elections or delivering economic growth is the more effective way for a regime to maintain its legitimacy.

Use one or more of these course concepts in your essay:

- Legitimacy

- Stability

Support your argument with evidence from one or more course countries.

Write an essay in which you: state a defensible claim or thesis that sets up a line of reasoning and uses at least one of the listed concepts; support the claim with at least two pieces of specific and relevant evidence from one or more course countries, each relevant to a listed concept; explain how or why your evidence supports your claim; and respond to an opposing or alternate perspective with refutation, concession or rebuttal.