Chapter 5: Factors Conducive to Democracy
Contemporary factors of democracy
1. Political culture and political leadership 2. the Military 3. the Level of development 4. the Nature of the economic system 5. the Cultural historical legacy 6.the extent of homogenity or migrating factors 7. Population size 8. Regional Factors
Political culture and political leadership
civility, tolerance for opposing views, moderation, pragmatism, and a willingness to compromise
Military: Successful option
country maintains a small armed force having the armed forces composed of the 'population' as a whole socialization of the army: Teaching the military it is not their place to intervene in politics