Democracy Index 2018 Flashcards
1
Q
Who released the Democracy Index of 2018 ?
A
Economist Intelligence Unit
2
Q
Is it released annually ?
A
YES
3
Q
What does the index provide ?
A
It provides a snapshot of the state of world democracy for 165 independent states and 2 territories
4
Q
What are the 5 categories of the index ?
A
1) Electoral process and pluralism
2) Civil liberties
3) Functioning of Govt
4) Political participation
5) Political culture
5
Q
How does the index classify Democracy regimes ?
A
4 types : Full democracy , Flawed democracy , Hybrid regime and Authoritarian regime
6
Q
What is Indias rank ?
A
41/165 , classified as Flawed democarcy (India maintains the same position as last year)
