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Consolidated Democracy

Definition

A consolidated democracy refers to a political system where democratic institutions and practices are well-established, stable, and widely accepted by citizens over an extended period of time.

Related terms

Hybrid Regime: A hybrid regime is a political system that combines elements of both democracy and authoritarianism. It may have some democratic features but lacks full consolidation.

Illiberal Democracy: An illiberal democracy is characterized by regular elections but lacks key liberal principles such as protection of individual rights or checks on executive power.

Authoritarian Regime: In contrast to consolidated democracies, authoritarian regimes are ruled by leaders who hold significant power without being accountable to citizens through free elections or independent institutions.

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