AP Comparative Government and Politics / Unit 1: Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments
1.4 Democratization
Notes
Moves toward democracy: free elections, expanding rights, independent courts, civil society.
- Waves of democratization; transitions can stall or reverse (democratic backsliding).
- Mexico's transition: PRI lost the presidency in 2000.
Practice
Mexico's 2000 election was significant because:
Democratization.
Democratic backsliding means:
Reversal.
Which helps democratic consolidation?
Institutions matter.
Ready for more? Take the Unit 1 test.