Why Might the Commonality of Authoritarian Regimes in the Developing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why might the commonality of authoritarian regimes in the developing world fail to suggest high levels of autonomy, even though on the surface it appears that this should be the case?

• A)Neocolonialism transfers power over policy from these regimes to outside actors like developed democracies.
• B)These regimes are often slowly adding democratic elements that reduce their autonomy.
• C)These regimes often lose their independence through corruption to groups that exploit them as a resource.
• D)The fear of revolution at the street level keeps these regimes beholden to the popular will of the people.
• E)Very low levels of income for these regimes and their top officials reduce their ability to act independently.

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