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Assignment:

It is crucial to defend the arguments with relevant literature and data. Must include at least two specific examples of non-democratic practices or cultural elements to support the claim.

Here is an example of using relevant literature or data to support a claim: For instance: Control over Media: The Russian government, under Putin, has exerted significant control over major media outlets, limiting the flow of information and suppressing dissenting voices. Election Interference: There have been multiple instances where the electoral process has been compromised, with allegations of vote-rigging and undue influence on election outcomes, which undermine democratic principles. These two answers described above are just simple versions of your answers to show an example.

Answer the following questions:

1. How might social media help advance or strengthen democracy?

2. Why don't voters vote out corrupt politicians? (Hint: Pavao (2018))

3. Why do you think that people have experienced inequality in education, income, transportation, and healthcare?

4. Describe how and to what extent economic inequality or well-being affect democratic erosion.

5. Why might civil society not be good for democracy?Describe your answer with at least two reasons (Hint: think about this question with regard to organizations that pursue anti-democratic ideas, such as the KuKlux Klan (KKK).