Karl & Schmitter

Question 1

prerequisites to Democracy

Answer 1

• Control over govt decisions in elected officials
• Elected officials are chosen in frequent and fairly conducted elections
• Practically all adults have the right to vote in the election
• Practically all adults have the right to run for elective offices
• Citizens have a right to express themselves without danger of severe punishment on political matters broadly defined
• Citizens have a right to seek out alternative sources of info, which are protected by law
• Citizens have right to form relatively independent associations or organizations, including independent political parties and interest groups

Question 2

Does democracy lead to more efficient or more open economies

Answer 2

Not necessarily, sometimes a democracy might be in a partisan gridlock and not get anything done, and sometimes democracy may bring instability that can hinder economic growth