When Elections Fail, One or More of the Following Preconditions

question 51

Multiple Choice

When elections fail, one or more of the following preconditions for freedom are invariably lacking, EXCEPT

• A) a citizenry willing to accept election results.
• B) a population with a shared political culture.
• C) a broad popular commitment to values such as freedom of expression and property rights.
• D) a flourishing civil society.
• E) a liberal, market economy.

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Definitions:

Scanty

Descriptive of being minimal in quantity, barely sufficient, or less than adequate.

Peritoneal

Relating to the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.

Hemodialysis

A medical procedure where a machine filters wastes and water from the blood, mimicking the function of healthy kidneys.

Membrane

A thin, soft, pliable layer of tissue that lines a tube or cavity, or covers an organ or structure.