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What is one of the principles of democracy according to Mainwaring et al. (2007)?
What is one of the principles of democracy according to Mainwaring et al. (2007)?
- State-controlled elections
- Equal distribution of wealth among citizens
- Unrestricted freedom of speech (correct)
- Censorship of media outlets
Which element is NOT part of the concept of democracy as discussed by Mainwaring et al.?
Which element is NOT part of the concept of democracy as discussed by Mainwaring et al.?
- Peaceful transfer of power
- Limiting the right to vote based on social status (correct)
- Accountability of government institutions
- Transparency in decision-making
What do hybrid regimes incorporate, according to Mainwaring et al.?
What do hybrid regimes incorporate, according to Mainwaring et al.?
- Elements of both democracy and authoritarianism (correct)
- Elements of democracy only
- Elements of authoritarianism only
- Elements of socialism
Which characteristic is essential for elections to be considered democratic?
Which characteristic is essential for elections to be considered democratic?
What does democracy require government institutions to be towards the people?
What does democracy require government institutions to be towards the people?
Which aspect distinguishes a hybrid regime from a pure democracy?
Which aspect distinguishes a hybrid regime from a pure democracy?
What is the primary focus of the Egalitarian Democracy Index?
What is the primary focus of the Egalitarian Democracy Index?
What is the process known as Democratic Backsliding?
What is the process known as Democratic Backsliding?
What does Democratization refer to?
What does Democratization refer to?
Which evaluation criterion would focus on whether a government serves the interests of the people?
Which evaluation criterion would focus on whether a government serves the interests of the people?
What is the main goal of evaluating the degree of democracy in a country?
What is the main goal of evaluating the degree of democracy in a country?
Which theory of democratization suggests that economic development promotes democracy?
Which theory of democratization suggests that economic development promotes democracy?
What does the Liberal Democracy Index measure?
What does the Liberal Democracy Index measure?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Electoral Democracy Index?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Electoral Democracy Index?
What does the Participatory Democracy Index measure?
What does the Participatory Democracy Index measure?
Which index looks at how decisions are made in a country?
Which index looks at how decisions are made in a country?
In the Economist Democracy Index, which factor is related to how well elections work in a country?
In the Economist Democracy Index, which factor is related to how well elections work in a country?
What does the Freedom House measure in terms of democracy status?
What does the Freedom House measure in terms of democracy status?
Study Notes
Principles of Democracy
- One principle of democracy is the importance of popular sovereignty, where power is derived from the consent of the governed.
- An element not part of the concept of democracy is the absence of fair competition in elections.
Hybrid Regimes
- Hybrid regimes incorporate a mix of democratic and authoritarian features, allowing for some electoral processes but lacking full adherence to democratic standards.
- A distinguishing characteristic of hybrid regimes is the limited political pluralism, contrasting with the extensive political freedom in pure democracies.
Democratic Elections
- Essential characteristics for elections to be considered democratic include free and fair competition, where voters can make choices without coercion.
- Democracy requires government institutions to be accountable and responsive to the people.
Democratic Indices and Evaluations
- The Egalitarian Democracy Index primarily focuses on measuring social equality within democratic frameworks.
- The process known as democratic backsliding refers to the gradual decline in the quality or effectiveness of democracy in a country.
Democratization and Theories
- Democratization refers to the transition from authoritarian governance to democratic governance, marked by increased participation and civil liberties.
- The modernization theory of democratization suggests that economic development contributes to the establishment and stability of democracy.
Evaluation Criteria
- The evaluation criterion focusing on whether a government serves the interests of the people is termed accountability.
- The main goal of evaluating the degree of democracy in a country is to assess the functionality and legitimacy of its political system.
Democracy Indices Explained
- The Liberal Democracy Index measures the extent of civil liberties and political rights, emphasizing the protection of individual freedoms.
- The Electoral Democracy Index does not include measures of social equity, focusing instead on electoral processes and institutions.
Additional Indices
- The Participatory Democracy Index assesses the extent of public participation in decision-making processes and governance.
- The Economist Democracy Index evaluates factors such as electoral processes and political culture to determine the effectiveness of elections in a country.
- Freedom House measures democratic status based on political rights and civil liberties, providing an overview of freedoms within nations.
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Test your knowledge on various measures of democracy indices including V-Dem, The Economist democracy index, Freedom House, and Polity. Explore concepts such as electoral democracy, liberal democracy, participatory democracy, and more.
