What proportion of the world's societies today are thought to be authoritarian rather than democratic ?

Correct answer: A. one third

  • A. one third
  • B. one fifth
  • C. about half
  • D. one tenth

Explanation

Comparative sociology texts commonly estimate that roughly one-third of the world's societies are authoritarian rather than democratic. The exact proportion changes with definitions and time period, but one-third is the intended approximate figure.

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