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Kook j Posted 14 years ago
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Hi.
Please help me clarify this sentence.
The elite have shown no signs of seeking legitimacy for government by obtaining the consent of the governed.
Which interpretation below is OK?
1:It's necessary for the elite to obtain the consent of the governed to get legitimacy for government, but they haven't.
2:The elite have neglected to seek legitimacy for government but they obtained the consent of the governed.
Thank you very much in advance.
Please help me clarify this sentence.
The elite have shown no signs of seeking legitimacy for government by obtaining the consent of the governed.
Which interpretation below is OK?
1:It's necessary for the elite to obtain the consent of the governed to get legitimacy for government, but they haven't.
2:The elite have neglected to seek legitimacy for government but they obtained the consent of the governed.
Thank you very much in advance.
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#1 seems a much better paraphrase. I think this is what the sentence is trying to say: By obtaining the consent of the governed, the elite would gain legitimacy for governing, but they have showed no signs of seeking such consent.
- #1 seems a much better paraphrase.
- I think this is what the sentence is trying to say: By obtaining the consent of the governed, the elite would gain legitimacy for governing, but they have showed no signs of seeking such consent.
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#1 seems a much better paraphrase.
I think this is what the sentence is trying to say:
By obtaining the consent of the governed, the elite would gain legitimacy for governing, but they have showed no signs of seeking such consent.
I think this is what the sentence is trying to say:
By obtaining the consent of the governed, the elite would gain legitimacy for governing, but they have showed no signs of seeking such consent.
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