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AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES - Coggle Diagram
AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES
distinction according to democratization index
hybrid regimes
irregularities during elections
pressure from the govt on opposition
harassing journalists
often widespread corruption
no independent judiciary
weakness in political culture, functioning of govt, political participation, the rule of law, civil society
combine elements of democratic and authoritarian rule
founded on a powerful political leader or party than on strong institutions
the law is used selectively
authoritarian regimes
limits on/absence of political pluralism
elections aren't free and fair and are held with disregard to civil liberties
media are state-owned or controlled by the regime
censorship, repression of criticism of the govt
authoritarian leaders normally exploit 4 key control devices:
the military
coercion
patronage
the media