A government that consistently ignores the demands of civil society organisations and restricts public protests is MOST likely to produce which of the following outcomes?

When a government suppresses civil society and ignores citizens' demands, it erodes the legitimacy that democratic governance depends upon. A legitimacy deficit occurs when citizens no longer believe the government represents their interests, which can escalate into social unrest, protests, or political instability. Such repression does not inherently produce trust, economic growth, or stronger rule of law.