Date of Award
9-6-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Peter Sanchez
Second Advisor
Patrick Boyle
Abstract
This project seeks to fill a gap in the regime classification literature on how to approach one-party dominant states. Historically, these states have been difficult to classify with numerous scholars expressing struggles in approaching these cases. Using the level electoral playing field, this study proposes a new meso-level classification scheme to create clearer regime classification for one-party dominant states. It uses three cases studies of current one-party dominant states to see if any of these regimes can realistically be considered democratic. The case study of Botswana in comparison to the other two one-party dominant states (Tanzania and Azerbaijan) as well as compared to three benchmark democracies shows that some one-party dominant states can be considered democratic.
Recommended Citation
Hii, Adam, "Can One-Party Dominant States Be Democratic? A Meso-Level Classification of The Playing Field of Hegemonic Party States." (2024). Dissertations. 4108.
https://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_diss/4108
