POLI107 Week 2 reading 2 - McMann et al 2024 - democracy

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the lecture notes on global democracy trends.

Autocracy

A system of government in which supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person or a small group of people.

Democracy

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Freedom of Expression

The right to express one's opinions freely without government restraint.

Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs)

Organizations responsible for conducting and overseeing elections.

Autocratization

The process of a country becoming more autocratic.

Democratization

The process of a country becoming more democratic.

Digital Repression

The use of digital technology by autocratic regimes to control public discourse and suppress dissent.

Civil Society

Organizations and groups that operate independently of the government and promote citizen involvement.

Regime Change

A shift in the type of government, either towards democracy or autocracy.

U-Turn Democratizers

Countries recovering from past democratic losses.

Liberal Democracy

A political system that combines democratic principles with individual rights and freedoms.