Polarization versus Democracy Analysis

The Politics of Authoritarian Rule

Executive takeovers

True (A)

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<p>Democratic backsliding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Deep social cleavages and acute political tensions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>They may underestimate the willingness of voters to compromise on democratic values when faced with immediate political interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The division of society into opposing groups with conflicting interests.

A gradual decline in the quality of democracy, where elected leaders undermine democratic institutions.

A process where democratically elected leaders undermine democracy to consolidate power.

Alterations to a country's constitution that can facilitate the subversion of democracy.

Elections serving as a tool for voters to remove undemocratic leaders.

Voter loyalty to a political party or specific policies that may contradict democratic values.

Core values of democracy including fairness, equality, and rule by the majority.

Elected officials currently in office, often involved in subverting democracy.

The general acceptance and approval of democratic governance by the populace.

The desire of some leaders to gain and maintain power by undermining democratic systems.

Deep divisions within society based on issues like ethnicity, class, or religion.

The results of elections that reflect voters' preferences and can signal support or rejection of candidates.

Strategies used by leaders to influence voter behavior away from democratic choices.

The behaviors and values that promote good governance and civic participation.

Strong allegiance to one’s political party that influences voting behavior and choices.

Actions taken to unfairly influence the outcome of elections.

Policies or actions that violate democratic norms and principles.

Tools used to gauge the political attitudes and preferences of a population.

The slow process by which democracy is undermined, often unnoticed by the public.

Acceptance of or preference for governing without democratic principles.

Disagreement and opposition between different political factions or ideologies.

The condition in which a society exhibits order, tolerance, and adherence to rules and norms.

The process by which democratic institutions and practices weaken over time.

A shifting landscape of political allegiances and public sentiment.

Voters who hold moderate political views, often acting as a check on extremism.

The collective attitudes and behaviors that support democratic governance.

Voter reactions driven by political allegiance rather than civic principles.

Current officeholders who were elected through a democratic process.

A democracy with elections but lacking the freedoms and rights typically associated with democratic governance.