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Modern Democracy with Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky

Here's Where It Gets Interesting

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Constitutional Hardball and Democratic Resilience

This chapter explores the concept of constitutional hardball, illustrating how political leaders can manipulate democratic processes while maintaining an appearance of legality. It contrasts the safeguarding of democracy in Brazil with the challenges in Hungary, underscoring the importance of viable political parties and necessary reforms to bolster democratic integrity in the face of political anxiety.

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