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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Democracy = A system where people have a say in how they are governed Authoritarianism = A system where power is concentrated in a single leader or a small group Spectrum = Range between democracy and authoritarianism Free and fair elections = Characteristic of a democratic country
Match the following characteristics with their definitions:
Match the following characteristics with their definitions:
State-controlled media = Characteristic of an authoritarian country Principles of democracy = Essential aspects for a country to be considered democratic Country governance = Involvement of people in decision-making processes Set definition = Lack of unanimous agreement on the meaning
Match the following examples with their types of government features:
Match the following examples with their types of government features:
Free and fair elections, state-controlled media = Mix of democratic and authoritarian characteristics Range between democracy and authoritarianism = Spectrum concept Democratic principles, lack of set definition = Key aspects related to defining democracy
Match the following terms with their representations:
Match the following terms with their representations:
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Study Notes
Understanding Democracy
- Democracy is often associated with people having a say in how they are governed
- There is no universally agreed definition of democracy, making it challenging to explain
Characteristics of Democracy
- Certain principles are widely considered essential for a country to be considered democratic
- These principles will be discussed in more detail later
Democracy vs. Authoritarianism
- The distinction between democracy and authoritarianism exists on a spectrum, rather than being a strict binary
- A country can exhibit characteristics of both democratic and authoritarian systems, making it difficult to categorize as solely one or the other
- Examples of this include countries having free and fair elections (a democratic characteristic) alongside state-controlled media (an authoritarian characteristic)
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Explore the concept of democracy and its essential characteristics which are crucial for a government to be considered democratic. Gain insights into the spectrum between democracy and authoritarianism.
