How democratic is your country?

What are the five categories used by the Democracy Index to assess the state of democracy?

• Economic stability, social equality, government transparency, media freedom, judicial independence

• Healthcare quality, education system, infrastructure development, crime rate, employment rate

• Electoral process, government functioning, civil liberties, political participation, political culture

• Military strength, economic growth, cultural influence, technological advancement, environmental policies

Which country is rated as the least democratic according to the Democracy Index?

• Iran

• Russia

• North Korea

• China

What is one reason for the increase in political participation worldwide?

• Concerns over threats to democracy

• Increased access to education

• Advancements in technology

• Improved economic conditions

What is a notable change in women's political participation mentioned in the transcript?

• Women have become the majority in all parliaments worldwide

• Women's participation has decreased due to political instability

• There is a genuine improvement in women's status and voter support

• Women have taken over leadership roles in authoritarian regimes

Which upcoming election is described as the largest ever held?

• The Indian general election

• The European Parliament election

• The United States presidential election

• The Nigerian presidential election