5 Questions
What are the two main problems dictators face according to Gandhi 2010?
Thwarting rebellion and obtaining cooperation
How can dictators make concessions in the form of rents?
Through bribes to individuals and broader methods like state employment
What role does the regime party play in a nondemocratic regime?
Provides a forum for individuals willing to collaborate with the regime
What is the main institution through which policy concessions are made by dictators?
Legislatures
How does repression help dictators ease the governance problem?
By neutralizing threats
Test your understanding of the dynamics of nominally democratic institutions under nondemocratic rules with this quiz. Explore the strategies that dictators can employ, such as repression and co-optation, to maintain control. Assess the factors contributing to institutional variation in nondemocratic regimes.
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