Some Scholars Argue That Elections in Dictatorships Serve a Purpose

question 28

Multiple Choice

Some scholars argue that elections in dictatorships serve a purpose even if they are not the mechanism for selecting leaders. They argue that elections can stabilize the dictatorship by:

• A) discouraging opposition groups from challenging the dictator.
• B) dividing the opposition by allowing some groups to participate but not others.
• C) presenting a democratic "appearance" to satisfy international organizations.
• D) all of these are reasons given to explain why dictatorships have elections.

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