Characteristics, Examples, and Global Impact of Semi-Democratic States (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is a semi-democratic state?
What is a semi-democratic state?
A state with some democracy but undermined
Which key aspects of democracy are weakened in semi-democratic states?
Which key aspects of democracy are weakened in semi-democratic states?
Fair elections, rule of law, checks
What prevents true transfer of power in semi-democratic states?
What prevents true transfer of power in semi-democratic states?
Mechanisms that maintain govt control
How is the rule of law limited in semi-democratic states?
How is the rule of law limited in semi-democratic states?
Legal systems serve those in power
What is the problem with the judiciary in semi-democratic states?
What is the problem with the judiciary in semi-democratic states?
It lacks true independence from govt
Which election manipulation tactics occur in semi-democratic states?
Which election manipulation tactics occur in semi-democratic states?
Voter intimidation, rigging, propaganda
What role does Iran's Guardian Council play in elections?
What role does Iran's Guardian Council play in elections?
Pre-selects candidates to limit choice
How is the military described in semi-democratic states?
How is the military described in semi-democratic states?
As a 'fourth branch of government'
What authoritarian tendencies has Turkey shown under President Erdoğan?
What authoritarian tendencies has Turkey shown under President Erdoğan?
Crackdowns on opposition & journalists
What criticism has South Africa's ANC faced?
What criticism has South Africa's ANC faced?
Using state resources to maintain power
How do semi-democratic states affect global democratic norms?
How do semi-democratic states affect global democratic norms?
They undermine and erode them
What can the combination of authoritarian control and democracy appearance cause?
What can the combination of authoritarian control and democracy appearance cause?
Internal unrest and regional spillover
Which non-state actor does Iran support to exert regional influence?
Which non-state actor does Iran support to exert regional influence?
Hezbollah in Lebanon