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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of regime is political participation usually limited?

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

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

    <p>Liberal Democracy</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.</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.</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</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are human rights defined according to the text?

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

    What does Max Weber define as the state?

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

    What is sovereignty according to the text?

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

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