1.3 democracy vs. authoritarianism

Question 1

what is an authoritarian regime ?

Answer 1

A system of government where power is invested in a small group of people who exercise power over the state but cant be held accountable by citizens

Question 2

factors that indicate democracy or authoritarianism

Answer 2

1. rule of law, versus rule by law
   degree of state influence or control of the media
2. degree of practice of free and fair elections
3. transparency of gov decision making
4. level/nature of citizen, participation in government