Russia as an Illiberal Democracy
Russian pro-democracy scholar Vladimir Kara-Murza describes how Putin has become both de jure and de facto dictator by subverting the principle of rule of law.
Description
Russian pro-democracy scholar Vladimir Kara-Murza describes how Putin has become both de jure and de facto dictator by subverting the principle of rule of law.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Define political legitimacy.
- According to Vladimir Kara-Murza, why has Pres. Putin felt the need to “keep up the appearances” of a legitimate (yet authoritarian) regime?
- What does “a pre-arranged job swap” imply about Putin’s legitimacy?
- AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Describe how Russia (under Pres. Putin) acts as a hybrid of democratic and authoritarian regimes.
- AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Explain how executive term limits can impact the legitimacy of a regime (democratic or authoritarian).
Participants
Vocabulary
- De Facto
- De Jure
- Democratic
- Legitimacy
- Plebiscite
- Subvert