AP Comparative Government Democratization Questions
Democratic Regime The government in place is elected by the people in free elections.
Procedural Democracy Procedural democracies have free and fair elections.
Substantive Democracy Citizens are free and they have certain rights in addition to having a procedural democracy.
Democratization
It is the process of a government becoming more democratic.
Level of Economic Development Level of economic development refers to the stage of the economy of a country.
Democratization from Above This is when the current ruler introduces democratic reforms.
Democratization from Below This is when the public demand democratic changes, so the government is forced to democratize.
Military Dictatorships The military tightly rules the country.
Democratic Consolidation This refers to when the democracy of a country has been ingrained into the institutions of a country.
Military Coup A military coup is when the military forcibly takes over the government.
Illiberal Democracy Illiberal democracies have a procedural democracy, but some rights have been limited.
Rule of Law Each citizen of the country, no matter what role they play, is given equal treatment under rule of law.
Reading Questions
1. Which of the following comes first, substantive or procedural democracy? Why? Explain the difference between the two.
Procedural democracies come first and are followed by substantive democracies. Substantive democracies have a procedural democracy in place, with some rights added. A procedural democracy is a democracy that has free and fair elections. Procedural democracies do not have to have those rights.
2. What are some of the major characteristics of a substantive democracy?
A substantive democracy must contain a procedural democracy. The citizens should have rights such as freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, etc. They should be free from corruption and abuses of power by the government.
3. Explain the
Procedural Democracy Procedural democracies have free and fair elections.
Substantive Democracy Citizens are free and they have certain rights in addition to having a procedural democracy.
Democratization
It is the process of a government becoming more democratic.
Level of Economic Development Level of economic development refers to the stage of the economy of a country.
Democratization from Above This is when the current ruler introduces democratic reforms.
Democratization from Below This is when the public demand democratic changes, so the government is forced to democratize.
Military Dictatorships The military tightly rules the country.
Democratic Consolidation This refers to when the democracy of a country has been ingrained into the institutions of a country.
Military Coup A military coup is when the military forcibly takes over the government.
Illiberal Democracy Illiberal democracies have a procedural democracy, but some rights have been limited.
Rule of Law Each citizen of the country, no matter what role they play, is given equal treatment under rule of law.
Reading Questions
1. Which of the following comes first, substantive or procedural democracy? Why? Explain the difference between the two.
Procedural democracies come first and are followed by substantive democracies. Substantive democracies have a procedural democracy in place, with some rights added. A procedural democracy is a democracy that has free and fair elections. Procedural democracies do not have to have those rights.
2. What are some of the major characteristics of a substantive democracy?
A substantive democracy must contain a procedural democracy. The citizens should have rights such as freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, etc. They should be free from corruption and abuses of power by the government.
3. Explain the