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Democracy and Regime Types
Democracy is a system of governance where people rule through elected representatives. There are different types of democracies like presidential and parliamentary systems. Not all democracies provide the same levels of civil liberties and rule of law. There are degrees of democracy, with some countries having more authoritarian practices. Other regime types include authoritarian, totalitarian, and sultanic governments. Multiple factors can support or hinder democracy such as a country's political culture, history, and economic development. Transitions to democracy involve a process of liberalization and consolidation over time.
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- 1. Democracy and RegimeTypes10/7/2010
- 2. What is Democracy?Demos=PeopleKratia=RuleDemocracy: A system of governance where the people represent and vote for themselves.
- 4. Parliamentary vs PresidentialDemocracyPresidential: Clear separation of powers and system of checks and balancesParliamentary: Legislative Branch has greater power over other branches
- 5. Not all Democraciesare created equalRespect for civil liberties is essential in democracies.Democratic Govt’s. respect the rule of lawJudicial systems are essential to maintaining democratic freedoms.
- 6. Degrees of Democracy?Arewe either a democracy or not, or are there degrees of democracy?Gray Zones?Are elections the only prerequisite for democracy?
- 8. Other Regime Types?DemocraticAuthoritarianTotalitarian Sultanic
- 9. Technical Regime TypeClassification
- 10. Actual Freedom/Degree ofDemocracy
- 11. AuthoritarianismRuled by anelite group that uses repressive means to stay in power. The state will generally ignore the actions of an individual unless it is perceived to be a direct challenge to the state.
- 12. TotalitarianismThe state regulatesnearly every aspect of public and private behavior.
- 13. SultanicAll individuals, groupsand institutions are permanently subject to the unpredictable and despotic intervention of the sultan.
- 14. What Factors areConducive to Democracy?No magic formulaHelpful factors: Political Culture, History, Economic Development, Middle Class, Civil Society.Economic Development, Education and Middle Class also help to maintain Democracy
- 15. Transitions to DemocracyDemocratization:Process of changing from previous authoritarian govt. to a democratic govt. Transition begins with liberalizationDemocracies become consolidated when it is the only game in town; populaton believes democracy is best type of govt.
- 16. How to Consolidate?1.Easy for civil society to develop. 2. Groups and Individuals can openly and freely compete for political power.3. Society respects and upholds the rule of law; independent judicial system.4. Autonomous market; Individuals have right to own property
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- 18. Does Democratization Occurin Waves?Samuel Huntington says Democratization occurs in waves.First wave – 1828-1926First reverse wave – 1922-1942Second, short wave – 1943-1962Second reverse wave – 1958-1975Third Wave – 1974-Present
- 19. When Did theUS become a Democracy?1787186519201964
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- 22. Least Free Placeson EarthMyanmarNorth KoreaLibyaSomalia
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