lecture three additional Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the Juche ideology in North Korea?
A state ideology emphasizing self-reliance, nationalism, and obedience to the ruling Kim family.
How does personality cult support totalitarian regimes?
It creates loyalty, emotional attachment to leaders, and discourages dissent.
How do authoritarian regimes build legitimacy without repression?
Through economic growth, nationalism, and performance-based legitimacy.
What is co-optation in authoritarian governance?
Bringing opposition or elites into the system to neutralize threats and maintain control.
How does patronage reinforce authoritarianism?
It rewards loyalty with jobs and resources, creating dependency on the regime.
What is authoritarian resilience?
The capacity of authoritarian regimes to adapt, survive, and suppress democratic transitions.
What role does external support play in authoritarian survival?
Military and financial aid from allies can bolster regime security and suppress uprisings.
How do elections manage succession in authoritarian regimes?
They offer a structured way to transfer power and resolve elite competition without chaos.
What is democratic backsliding?
The gradual erosion of democratic institutions and norms within a formal democracy.
What are signs of democratic backsliding?
Legal changes that reduce checks and balances, media restrictions, and weakening opposition.
