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American political scientist Samuel Huntington postulated a country can be considered a consolidated democracy only if it has passed a "two-turnover test", in which there are two key smooth transitions of power across the ruling party and opposition.
American political scientist Samuel Huntington postulated a country can be considered a consolidated democracy only if it has passed a "two-turnover test", in which there are two key smooth transitions of power across the ruling party and opposition.
Using that rigorous test by the late Harvard professor of politics who died in 2008, only a few countries in Africa meet that criteria.
In Sadc, only Malawi and Zambia pass the test.
In Sadc, only Malawi and Zambia pass the test.
Consolidation of democracy involves widespread acceptance of rules to guarantee political participation and political competition.
Elections — which empower ordinary citizens to choose among contestants for top political office — clearly promote both sorts of rules.
Elections — which empower ordinary citizens to choose among contestants for top political office — clearly promote both sorts of rules.
