Multiple choice

Which of the following elements are critical to the success of a modern liberal democratic political system?

  1. Civil culture
  2. Functioning judicial system
  3. Periodic elections
  4. Stable government

  1. 1 and 4 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 1, 2 and 3 only

  4. 2, 3 and 4 only

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A functioning judicial system (2) ensures rule of law and dispute resolution, periodic elections (3) enable democratic accountability, and stable government (4) provides continuity and governance capacity. While civil culture (1) supports democracy, the institutional framework of courts, elections, and stable executive power is more fundamental.