Non-Democratic Regimes

Flashcards covering key concepts, terms, and definitions related to non-democratic regimes.

A small group of individuals exercises power in a non-democratic regime known as __.

Authoritarianism

Totalitarianism seeks to transform the total fabric of society through a __ ideology/approach.

totalist

In totalitarian regimes, the use of __ is almost inevitable to maintain control.

force

A state can become a tool to siphon off resources and maintain power known as __.

kleptocracy

The phenomenon where governments have direct access to resources, leading to consolidated state power is called __.

resource trap

Civil society tends to be __ in non-democratic regimes.

weaker

Coercion and surveillance includes observation and the use of __ against people.

force

The exchange of political support for specific favors or benefits is referred to as __.

clientelism

Personality cults promote the image of a leader with __ qualities.

extraordinary

The justification that one person alone is fit to rule is known as __ rule.

personal

Military non-democratic regimes often seize control of a state through __.

coup d'état

Patrimonialism involves rulers depending on a collection of __ for support.

supporters

Many military non-democratic regimes transitioned to democracy, but not __.

all