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CS92PROD
Erosion of Democracy
GOVT 382
Spring 2021
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: LAST 382

This seminar will explore the characteristics, causes, and consequences of "democratic backsliding" -- deterioration in the quality of democracy that may or may not lead to democratic breakdown. Topics to be covered include the meaning of democracy, the measurement of democracy, democracy and the rule of law, democracy and populism, the right to vote, and electoral integrity.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ)(GOVT-Theory)(LAST)
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

Last Updated on DEC-05-2024
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