Democracy

Question 1

Democratic Peace

Answer 1

The observation that there are few, if any, clear cases of war between mature democratic states.

Question 2

Democracy

Answer 2

A political system in which candidates compete for political office through frequent, fair elections in which a sizable portion of the adult population can vote.

Question 3

Accountability

Answer 3

The ability to punish or reward leaders for the decisions they make, as when frequent, fair elections enable voters to hold elected officials responsible for their actions by granting or withholding access to political office.

Question 4

Selectorate

Answer 4

set of individuals and groups whose support is necessary for a leader to retain office