Discussion- Wednesday, Sept 18: Threats to Global Democracy

What does the term "wielded" mean?

• To discard or abandon something

• To have and be able to use (power or influence).

• To destroy or dismantle something

• To create or fabricate something

Which of the following best defines "exacerbated"?

• To alleviate or reduce a problem

• To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse

• To ignore or neglect an issue

• To document or record a situation

What is meant by "preemptive"?

• Serving to entertain or amuse

• To ignore or delay an action

• Intended to prevent an attack by disabling the enemy

• To follow or react after an event has occurred

What does "deconsolidation" refer to?

• The process by which a new democracy matures to avoid reverting to authoritarianism

• The establishment of an authoritarian regime

• The strengthening of a democratic system

• The process of centralizing power in a government

What are "inducements"?

• The act of maintaining control over something

• Factors that make a situation worse

• Obstacles that prevent actions

• Things that persuade or influence someone to do something

What does the term "aforementioned" denote?

• A new concept or idea

• A thing or person previously mentioned

• A current trend or development

• An unrelated subject or issue

Which definition best describes "pertinent"?

• Relevant or applicable to a particular matter

• Outdated or irrelevant

• Indirectly related or tangential

• Commonplace or ordinary

What does "resentment" mean?

• Joyful satisfaction with a situation

• Contentment with one's circumstances

• Indifference to an event or outcome

• Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

What is meant by "salience"?

• The quality of being unnoticed or insignificant

• The quality of being particularly noticeable or important

• The quality of being hidden or obscure

• The quality of being irrelevant or trivial

What does "forbearance" involve?

• The act of expressing anger or frustration

• The act of demanding immediate results

• The act of exercising restraint or tolerance to prevent conflict escalation

• The act of ignoring all disagreements