What effects do weak institutions have on the democratization process? Are the effects similar in all countries? Use case study examples to illustrate your points.

What will be an ideal response?


Weak institutions lead to a slower, less stable, democratization process. The effects aren’t similar in all countries - since noninstitutional factors can also play a role in democratization.

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a. Specifically linked to Kennedy, the first Television president, implies how TV audiences might dislike his policies. b. Constraints on a leader’s foreign policy due to other leaders preferences. c. Domestic constraints, especially members of the winning coalition, on a leader’s foreign policy decisions. d. Weighs the manner in which target nation citizens must be considered before engaging in war.

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The only standard for government legitimacy is the consent of the governed

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The lion's share of state transportation funding is devoted to

a. bus transit. b. air transit. c. highways. d. trains. e. subways.

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The number of counties in Texas is

A) 254. B) 906. C) 1,213. D) 4,128.

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