Countries that appear to have many of the trappings of democracy but restrict the democratic process to a great degree are known as:
A)illiberal or hybrid regimes.
B)crypto-democracies.
C)subdemocracies.
D)democratic tyrannies.
E)demarches.

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Illiberal or hybrid regimes are countries that have the appearance of democracy, but in reality, the democratic process is heavily restricted. These regimes may have elections, political parties, and other democratic institutions, but they often lack true political competition, dissent, and accountability.

Countries That Appear to Have Many of the Trappings of Democracy