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Which of the following best describes democratic consolidation?

  • The process by which a transitioning democracy becomes firmly established and stable
  • The development of a strong democratic culture
  • The creation of durable democratic institutions
  • The point where democracy is the accepted and entrenched form of governance (correct)

    • What does it mean for a country to have a consolidated democracy?

  • The country has created durable democratic institutions
  • The country has a stable government with no opposition
  • The country has reached a point where democracy is the accepted and entrenched form of governance (correct)
  • The country has developed a strong democratic culture

    • Why is it difficult for a country to consolidate despite having all the elements of a state?

  • Weak democratic culture (correct)
  • Lack of democratic norms and practices
  • Institutionalization of democratic institutions
  • No risk of return to authoritarian rule

    • According to Linz & Stepan (1994), which of the following is NOT one of the interconnected conditions to consolidate a democratic state?

    <p>Existence of a free and active civil society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Merkel (1996), which level of consolidation of a democratic state focuses on party systems and interest groups?

    <p>Representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between society and civil society?

    <p>Society is a form of participation already, while civil society has the inclination to pressure the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why is establishing civil society often prioritized last in the process of consolidating democracy?

    <p>Civil society is the most difficult to develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the functional dimension of civil society?

    <p>It defines civil society by its effects on democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural idea of civil society?

    <p>It is synonymous with the third sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what makes a society uncivil?

    <p>Lack of commitment in the pre-established democratic rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the common thread among different ideas about civility?

    <p>Civility promotes a more enlightened society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the structural idea of civil society?

    <p>Civil society is synonymous with the third sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the two definitions of an uncivil society?

    <p>Lack of commitment in the pre-established democratic rules and lack of spirit of civic-mindedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the positive normative valence of civil society?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what effects does civil society have on democracy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does the structural idea of civil society refer to?

    <p>The third sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, is civil society unique to democracy?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what can contribute to a thriving civil society in a communist regime?

    <p>Independent societal organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what makes a society uncivil?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the two definitions of an uncivil society?

    <p>Lack of spirit of civic-mindedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, is it okay to transition from having a civil society to being uncivilized?

    <p>It depends on the context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between society and civil society?

    <p>Level of organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why is establishing civil society often prioritized last in the process of consolidating democracy?

    <p>It can be challenging and time-consuming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Linz & Stepan (1994), which one of the following is NOT one of the interconnected conditions to consolidate a democratic state?

    <p>The functioning of a usable state bureaucracy and non-monist economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Merkel (1996), which level of consolidation of a democratic state focuses on military and strong economic actors?

    <p>Behavioral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the normative dimension of civil society?

    <p>Civil society is defined by its civilized character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the functional definition of civil society?

    <p>Civil society is the inclination to pressure the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why is establishing civil society often prioritized last in the process of consolidating democracy?

    <p>It is the longest to develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what makes a society civil?

    <p>The civilized character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between society and civil society?

    <p>Society is the entirety of the political landscape, while civil society is the inclination to pressure the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the two definitions of an uncivil society?

    <p>The civilized character and the inclination to pressure the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a country to have a consolidated democracy?

    <p>The country has a strong military and economic actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Merkel (1996), which one of the following is NOT a level of consolidation of a democratic state?

    <p>Civic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is democratic consolidation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult for a country to consolidate despite having all the elements of a state?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of democratic consolidation?

    <p>To ensure a country remains a democracy for a long time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a country to have a consolidated democracy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the North-West Passage in the context of democratic consolidation?

    <p>A geographical route to economic wealth and market-based democratic ideals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of citizen autonomy and security in democratic consolidation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it not wrong to want economic development and citizen autonomy in democratic consolidation?

    <p>Because economic development and citizen autonomy are essential for a stable democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main observation from the text?

    <p>There is no start or end to democratic consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Linz & Stepan (1994), which of the following is NOT one of the interconnected conditions to consolidate a democratic state?

    <p>Absence of democratic opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why is establishing civil society often prioritized last in the process of consolidating democracy?

    <p>Because other elements of democratic consolidation, such as democratic norms and institutions, need to be in place first</p> Signup and view all the answers

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