The Committee of Vigilance in San Francisco eventually led to
a. the passage of a California law that outlawed vigilantism.
b. the outbreak of violence between vigilantes and supporters of the elected city government.
c. the spread of vigilantism to the mining districts, where American men were encouraged to attack Indians.
d. the vigilantes' creation of their own political party that dominated city politics and institutionalized government by merchants and businessmen.
Question 2
What is political legitimacy, as defined in the text?
a. Elected officials follow the wishes of the people who voted for them.
b. A very large majority of the people eligible to vote actually vote, so that elected officials truly represent the people.
c. Elected officials, even those who are honest, find that they must support the interests of the people who have wealth and power.
d. A very large majority of the population agrees that that the properly elected and appointed government officials should exercise the authority provided to them by the law, and that the people follow the laws and rules established by those in the government.
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