18 Questions
What is one of the principles of democracy according to Mainwaring et al. (2007)?
Unrestricted freedom of speech
Which element is NOT part of the concept of democracy as discussed by Mainwaring et al.?
Limiting the right to vote based on social status
What do hybrid regimes incorporate, according to Mainwaring et al.?
Elements of both democracy and authoritarianism
Which characteristic is essential for elections to be considered democratic?
Integrity and lack of interference
What does democracy require government institutions to be towards the people?
Accountable and responsive
Which aspect distinguishes a hybrid regime from a pure democracy?
Undemocratic nature
What is the primary focus of the Egalitarian Democracy Index?
Ensuring fair participation in society for everyone
What is the process known as Democratic Backsliding?
Going back from a democratic system to authoritarianism
What does Democratization refer to?
Changing from an authoritarian regime to a democratic system
Which evaluation criterion would focus on whether a government serves the interests of the people?
Instrumental evaluation
What is the main goal of evaluating the degree of democracy in a country?
Determining if the government serves the people's interests
Which theory of democratization suggests that economic development promotes democracy?
Structural Explanation theory
What does the Liberal Democracy Index measure?
If a country protects people's rights against the government
Which of the following is NOT included in the Electoral Democracy Index?
Measuring how much citizens are involved in politics
What does the Participatory Democracy Index measure?
How much citizens are involved in politics
Which index looks at how decisions are made in a country?
Deliberative Democracy Index
In the Economist Democracy Index, which factor is related to how well elections work in a country?
Electoral process and pluralism
What does the Freedom House measure in terms of democracy status?
Political freedom
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.
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