The Rule of Law vs. The Big Man - Diamond Flashcards

1
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What will NOT be the deciding factor towards democracy in Africa

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economic development

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2
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neopatrimonialism

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system of social hierarchy where patrons use state resources in order to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population; an informal patron–client relationship

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3
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Two reasons why African presidents feel more constrained

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  1. Greater sensitivity to international pressure

2. Public opinion

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4
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Effect of greater demand for democracy

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greater disillusionment with current government

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