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Among the Criteria for Evaluating Democracies Is the Holding of Competitive

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Among the criteria for evaluating democracies is the holding of competitive elections. What elements are necessary for an election to be considered competitive? Can a country be considered democratic if some of those elements are missing? Explain.


Definitions:

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's water balance by increasing water absorption in the kidneys.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to prevent the flow of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane that separates two solutions with different concentrations of solute.

Overhydration

A condition resulting from excessive intake of water, leading to an imbalance of electrolytes in the body.

Water Balance

The process of maintaining a stable amount of water in the body, crucial for physiological stability and health.

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