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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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural idea of civil society?

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

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

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what makes a society uncivil?

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what makes a society civil?

<p>The civilized character (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is democratic consolidation?

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

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

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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