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In a direct democracy
1. all positions of power are elected
2. elected rulers are not subject to any limits
3. rulers are elected by vote of the legislature
4. the citizens assemble to debate and decide on collective decision
In a liberal democracy
1. all positions of power are elected
2. elected rulers are not subject to any limits
3. democracy is limited by protection of individual rights
4. elected rulers pursue left-of-centre policies
Who said, 'the democratic method is that institutional arrangement for arriving at political decisions in which individuals acquire the power to decide by means of a competitive struggle for the people's vote'?
1. Seymour Lipset
2. James Madison
3. Joseph Schumpeter
4. Hague and Harro
The third wave of democratization occurred between
1. 1828-1926
2. 1943-62
3. 1974-91
4. 1992-2004
Which of the following countries is an example of the first wave of democratization?
1. USA
2. Germany
3. Japan
4. South Africa
Which of the following is the best description of illiberal democracy?
1. elected rulers govern with few constraints
2. a strong emphasis on deliberation and discussion
3. a democracy with a restrictive immigration policy
4. combines military and civilian rule
Which one of the following countries is an illiberal democracy?
1. Russia
2. China
3. United States
4. Sweden