Which of these could occur in an illiberal democracy but is highly unlikely to occur in a liberal democracy?
a. The president claims an electoral mandate for an ambitious agenda of reform.
b. The government pushes through policies intended to bring rapid economic growth.
c. The bureaucracy grows so large that elected officials begin to lose policy-making power.
d. The ruling party cancels the results of an election that gives a large share of government power to a minority party.
Correct Answer: d
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