Illiberal Democracy and the Erosion of Liberal Democratic Principles

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What type of government has limited government operating through law as a framework for competition?

  • Authoritarian Regime
  • Post-Military Regime
  • Representative Democracy (correct)
  • Competitive Authoritarianism

Which type of regime has rulers who stand above the law and are free from effective popular accountability?

  • Competitive Authoritarianism
  • Representative Democracy
  • Post-Military Regime (correct)
  • Liberal Democracy

According to Luke's Three Dimensions of Power, which dimension focuses on who shapes preferences?

  • 1st dimension - Who prevails when preferences conflict?
  • 2nd dimension - Who controls when preferences are expressed?
  • 3rd dimension - Who shapes preferences? (correct)
  • None of the above

Which government system focuses on preventing a level playing field by leaders using their position?

<p>Competitive Authoritarianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of regime is political participation usually limited?

<p>Post-Military Regime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of government allows for a level playing field through law and competition?

<p>Liberal Democracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Beetham (2004), what is the relationship between liberty and democracy?

<p>Democracy cannot exist without liberty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern expressed by Fareed Zakaria regarding democracy in some countries?

<p>Winners of elections often bypass legislatures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Levitsky and Way (2002), what concept represents a form of democracy where elections are held but winners impose restrictions on freedoms?

<p>Competitive Authoritarianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Plattner (1998) view the relationship between democracy and liberalism?

<p>They attract and repel each other depending on the context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of illiberal democracy according to Fareed Zakaria?

<p>Restrictions on free speech and media freedom. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are human rights defined according to the text?

<p>'Vertical' rights inherent to being human. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Dahl, what does the 2nd Dimension of power involve?

<p>The power to keep issues off the political agenda (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Max Weber define as the state?

<p>A human community claiming monopoly of legitimate force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sovereignty according to the text?

<p>Ultimate source of authority in society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Dahl view power in terms of decision making?

<p>Based on identifying preferences and observing decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of government and state, what is the distinction according to the text?

<p>Government is a managing agent, state is a political community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of legitimacy in government according to the text?

<p>Recognition of rulers' right to make decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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