18 Questions
What type of government has limited government operating through law as a framework for competition?
Representative Democracy
Which type of regime has rulers who stand above the law and are free from effective popular accountability?
Post-Military Regime
According to Luke's Three Dimensions of Power, which dimension focuses on who shapes preferences?
3rd dimension - Who shapes preferences?
Which government system focuses on preventing a level playing field by leaders using their position?
Competitive Authoritarianism
In which type of regime is political participation usually limited?
Post-Military Regime
Which type of government allows for a level playing field through law and competition?
Liberal Democracy
According to Beetham (2004), what is the relationship between liberty and democracy?
Democracy cannot exist without liberty.
What is the main concern expressed by Fareed Zakaria regarding democracy in some countries?
Winners of elections often bypass legislatures.
According to Levitsky and Way (2002), what concept represents a form of democracy where elections are held but winners impose restrictions on freedoms?
Competitive Authoritarianism
How does Plattner (1998) view the relationship between democracy and liberalism?
They attract and repel each other depending on the context.
What is the main feature of illiberal democracy according to Fareed Zakaria?
Restrictions on free speech and media freedom.
How are human rights defined according to the text?
'Vertical' rights inherent to being human.
According to Dahl, what does the 2nd Dimension of power involve?
The power to keep issues off the political agenda
What does Max Weber define as the state?
A human community claiming monopoly of legitimate force
What is sovereignty according to the text?
Ultimate source of authority in society
How does Dahl view power in terms of decision making?
Based on identifying preferences and observing decisions
In terms of government and state, what is the distinction according to the text?
Government is a managing agent, state is a political community
What is the role of legitimacy in government according to the text?
Recognition of rulers' right to make decisions
Explore concepts of illiberal democracy, erosion of democratic principles, and the importance of liberty in democracy. Includes discussions on minority rights, governance by law, and checks and balances in democracy.
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