Democracy, Civil Society, and NGOs in International Perspective

Which American President started the policy of developmental aid?

When did the USA start the policy of developmental aid?

Why are some countries of the South underdeveloped?

• Due to a lack of resources and favorable geography

• A deliberate choice by their governments for cultural preservation

• Because of inherent inferiority of their populations

• Because of the legacy of colonialism

What defines a hybrid regime?

• A system combining democratic and autocratic features

• A purely autocratic system

• A purely democratic system

• A system devoid of governance

What characterizes a pseudo democracy within the spectrum of hybrid regimes?

• A system with clearly defined democratic principles

• A facade of democratic processes masking autocratic control

• A system with no semblance of democratic elements

• A purely autocratic system without any democratic facade

1. In the context of hybrid regimes, what does ‘competitive authoritarianism’ refer to?

• A system where elections are manipulated to favor the ruling party

• A fair and just electoral process with multiple parties

• An authoritarian government without any electoral process

• A purely democratic system with a competitive edge in global politics

What is kleptocracy?

• Government where leaders equally distribute resources among citizens

• Government where officials are chosen through rigorous elections

• Governmental characterized by military or religious dictatorship

• Government where those in power exploit their positions to amass wealth

1. What is the main criteria for a country to be classified a democracy?

• Regular, free, and fair elections

• Presence of at least three parties in parliament

• A constitution stating that the country is a democracy

• Individual freedoms

What is necessary for sustaining a stable democracy? You can choose more than 1 answer​.​

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  Good governance

• Belief in the legitimacy of democracy

• High GDP per capita

• Capitalist economy

• Strong influence of international organizations

1. What is lobbying?

• A form of political activism solely restricted to corporations

• The act of attempting to influence decisions made by government

• A practice exclusively undertaken by politicians

• An illegal means of advocating for social change