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AP Comparative Government and Politics Flashcards: Political Stability

Study Political Stability in AP Comparative Government and Politics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

How can decentralization impact political stability?

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Empowers local governance. Local control reduces central government tensions.

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Based on the passage: Political stability is defined as the durability and predictability of governance, where institutions handle disputes and leadership changes without recurring crises. Stability is important because it encourages investment, supports consistent public policy, and strengthens public confidence. The passage links stability to several factors: economic development that broadens opportunity, governance capacity, and the rule of law. It contrasts India's generally resilient electoral institutions with Brazil's vulnerability during economic downturns; it cites that Brazil's GDP contracted "about 3.5% in 2015" (World Bank, 2016). The passage also emphasizes that "Stability is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to manage it through institutions" (World Bank, 2020). In the context of the passage, what factor most contributes to political stability according to the passage?
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