By the late 1990s, which of the following statements was

incorrect?
a. More countries had democratic governments than at any time in history.
b. Political scientists had concluded that democracy was in retreat.
c. Political scientists had concluded that authoritarianism was in retreat.
d. Even authoritarian political systems such as North Korea needed to justify their rule by claiming to be democracies.


Answer: b

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