What Is a Key Reason Why Costa Rica Has Been

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is a key reason why Costa Rica has been able to maintain democracy, except for two brief periods, through its unicameral legislature?

• A)Military protection of the electoral process
• B)Lack of fear-inducing aggressive neighbors
• C)Strong commitment to free and honest elections
• D)A history of dictators who would rather have no elections than dishonest ones
• E)A heritage of effective federalism

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