Which of the following characteristics is an illiberal regime likely to have in common with a democratic one?
A)Parties are restricted in their ability to compete, but the military is firmly under civilian control.
B)Referenda are used rarely and are limited in their ability to affect policy.
C)The executive is weaker than other institutions.
D)The executive, legislature, and judiciary are established and have their respective arenas of authority.
E)A strong rule of law is in place.

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Both illiberal regimes and democratic regimes generally have established executive, legislative, and judicial institutions with their respective areas of authority. However, in an illiberal regime, these institutions may be weaker or subservient to the ruling party, while in a democratic regime, they are typically more independent and able to check each other's power. The other choices (A, B, C, and E) are not characteristics that a typical illiberal regime would share with a democratic one.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is an Illiberal Regime Likely