Democracy, Civil Society, and NGOs in International Perspective

Which term best describes the impact of development on global diversity?

• Cultural convergence

• Societal enrichment

• Linguistic expansion

• Architectural preservation

Which term describes a regime combining democratic and authoritarian elements?

How can fighting kleptocracy and money laundering impact authoritarian trends?

• It strengthens authoritarian rule

• It promotes democracy

• It has no effect on authoritarianism

• It weakens authoritarian trends

What defines a system of government as democratic?

• Regular elections only

• Free and fair elections

• Free and fair elections

• Strong protections for basic liberties

What distinguishes a liberal democracy from a basic democracy?

• Strong protections for basic liberties

• Regular elections

• Fair treatment of minorities

• Active civil society

Which institution is crucial for upholding the rule of law in a liberal democracy?

• An independent judiciary

• A centralized legislature

• A single-party government

• Executive branch control

What is a sign of hegemony in a presidential election?

• Winning more than half of the popular vote

• Winning three-quarters or more of the popular vote

• Losing the popular vote but winning the electoral college

• Winning a majority in swing states only

Which factor is not considered essential for fair elections

• Transparent procedures for organizing and counting votes

• Independence of the judiciary

• Access to public media for contenders

• Electoral districts that don't systematically disadvantage the opposition

• Presence of international observers

How has the world been affected by the Westernization of development?

• Strengthening of cultural diversity

• Decrease in industrial growth

• Erosion of viable alternatives to growth-oriented society

• Enhancement of creative responses

Which form of regime is considered broadly legitimate in the contemporary era?