Democratization - AP Comparative Government & Politics
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Identify an example of a country that democratized in the 'third wave.'
Identify an example of a country that democratized in the 'third wave.'
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Poland. Solidarity movement led peaceful transition from communism.
Poland. Solidarity movement led peaceful transition from communism.
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What role do political parties play in democratization?
What role do political parties play in democratization?
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Organize electoral competition. Channel political participation through electoral process.
Organize electoral competition. Channel political participation through electoral process.
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Identify an economic policy that can support democratization.
Identify an economic policy that can support democratization.
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Market liberalization. Economic freedom can complement political freedom.
Market liberalization. Economic freedom can complement political freedom.
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What is the significance of the Arab Spring for democratization?
What is the significance of the Arab Spring for democratization?
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Triggered democratic movements in the Middle East. Mass protests challenged authoritarian rule regionally.
Triggered democratic movements in the Middle East. Mass protests challenged authoritarian rule regionally.
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Identify a democratic principle often enshrined in constitutions.
Identify a democratic principle often enshrined in constitutions.
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Separation of powers. Prevents concentration of power in single branch.
Separation of powers. Prevents concentration of power in single branch.
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What is the impact of globalization on democratization?
What is the impact of globalization on democratization?
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Facilitates the spread of democratic ideals. Global communication spreads democratic norms.
Facilitates the spread of democratic ideals. Global communication spreads democratic norms.
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Identify a method used by authoritarian regimes to resist democratization.
Identify a method used by authoritarian regimes to resist democratization.
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Censorship. Restricts information flow to maintain control.
Censorship. Restricts information flow to maintain control.
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What is the relationship between democratization and human rights?
What is the relationship between democratization and human rights?
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Democratization often leads to improved human rights. Democratic systems typically protect individual rights better.
Democratization often leads to improved human rights. Democratic systems typically protect individual rights better.
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What is the role of education in democratization?
What is the role of education in democratization?
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Promotes informed citizenry and civic engagement. Educated citizens better participate in democracy.
Promotes informed citizenry and civic engagement. Educated citizens better participate in democracy.
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Identify a factor that can support democratic consolidation.
Identify a factor that can support democratic consolidation.
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Strong institutions. Effective institutions resist authoritarian challenges.
Strong institutions. Effective institutions resist authoritarian challenges.
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What is an electoral democracy?
What is an electoral democracy?
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A system where government officials are selected through elections. Procedural democracy focused on competitive elections.
A system where government officials are selected through elections. Procedural democracy focused on competitive elections.
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Identify a benefit of democratization.
Identify a benefit of democratization.
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Increased political freedom. Citizens gain voice in governance and policy.
Increased political freedom. Citizens gain voice in governance and policy.
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What is the impact of economic inequality on democratization?
What is the impact of economic inequality on democratization?
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It can undermine democratic stability. Inequality threatens democratic legitimacy and participation.
It can undermine democratic stability. Inequality threatens democratic legitimacy and participation.
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What is the role of international pressure in democratization?
What is the role of international pressure in democratization?
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Encourages political reform and accountability. External actors can incentivize democratic reforms.
Encourages political reform and accountability. External actors can incentivize democratic reforms.
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Which region experienced significant democratization in the late 20th century?
Which region experienced significant democratization in the late 20th century?
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Eastern Europe. Post-Cold War transitions from communist rule.
Eastern Europe. Post-Cold War transitions from communist rule.
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What role do civil societies play in democratization?
What role do civil societies play in democratization?
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They promote political participation and accountability. Act as intermediaries between citizens and state.
They promote political participation and accountability. Act as intermediaries between citizens and state.
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Identify a risk associated with democratization.
Identify a risk associated with democratization.
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Potential for political instability. Transitions can create power vacuums and uncertainty.
Potential for political instability. Transitions can create power vacuums and uncertainty.
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What is the 'democratic peace theory'?
What is the 'democratic peace theory'?
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Democracies are less likely to engage in war with each other. Empirical observation about democratic states' foreign relations.
Democracies are less likely to engage in war with each other. Empirical observation about democratic states' foreign relations.
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Which factor can hinder democratization?
Which factor can hinder democratization?
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Strong authoritarian regimes. Repression and control prevent political opening.
Strong authoritarian regimes. Repression and control prevent political opening.
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What is a hybrid regime?
What is a hybrid regime?
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A political system with both democratic and authoritarian elements. Electoral democracy without full liberal protections.
A political system with both democratic and authoritarian elements. Electoral democracy without full liberal protections.
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Identify a common outcome of failed democratization.
Identify a common outcome of failed democratization.
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Return to authoritarian rule. Democratic breakdown returns to autocratic governance.
Return to authoritarian rule. Democratic breakdown returns to autocratic governance.
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What is the role of free media in democratization?
What is the role of free media in democratization?
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Facilitates informed citizenry and accountability. Independent press ensures transparency and oversight.
Facilitates informed citizenry and accountability. Independent press ensures transparency and oversight.
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Which event is considered a pivotal moment in democratization?
Which event is considered a pivotal moment in democratization?
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Fall of the Berlin Wall. Symbolized end of communist control in Eastern Europe.
Fall of the Berlin Wall. Symbolized end of communist control in Eastern Europe.
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What is meant by 'democratic backsliding'?
What is meant by 'democratic backsliding'?
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Erosion of democratic institutions. Gradual weakening of democratic norms and practices.
Erosion of democratic institutions. Gradual weakening of democratic norms and practices.
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What is a defining feature of a democratic transition?
What is a defining feature of a democratic transition?
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Free and fair elections. Competitive elections legitimize democratic governance.
Free and fair elections. Competitive elections legitimize democratic governance.
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What is the significance of a written constitution in democratization?
What is the significance of a written constitution in democratization?
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It provides a legal framework for governance. Establishes rules and limits on government power.
It provides a legal framework for governance. Establishes rules and limits on government power.
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Identify a common challenge faced by new democracies.
Identify a common challenge faced by new democracies.
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Weak rule of law. Legal systems need time to develop and strengthen.
Weak rule of law. Legal systems need time to develop and strengthen.
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What is the difference between democratization and liberalization?
What is the difference between democratization and liberalization?
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Democratization involves full transition; liberalization involves partial reforms. Liberalization allows limited reforms without regime change.
Democratization involves full transition; liberalization involves partial reforms. Liberalization allows limited reforms without regime change.
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Identify a characteristic of consolidated democracy.
Identify a characteristic of consolidated democracy.
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Stable democratic institutions. Democracy becomes 'the only game in town' institutionally.
Stable democratic institutions. Democracy becomes 'the only game in town' institutionally.
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Which scholar is associated with the 'third wave' concept?
Which scholar is associated with the 'third wave' concept?
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Samuel P. Huntington. Coined the term in 'The Third Wave' (1991).
Samuel P. Huntington. Coined the term in 'The Third Wave' (1991).
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