1.4 democratization Flashcards

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authoritarianism

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  • ppl have little to no input on selection of leaders
  • gov has power to do whatever they want
  • LEADERS HAVE NO CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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types of authoritarian regimes

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  • illiberal democracy :(china, russia) elections held but theyre corrupt
  • one party system
    -theocracy: religious leaders run gov, no separation of church and state
    -military : military leader runs gov
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democratic backsliding/erosion

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the process where democratic institutions fail to uphold democracy

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democratic consolidation

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country re-adpots democracy (maturing election rules, seperation of powers, protecting civil liberties)

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