But are constitutional safeguards, by themselves, enough to secure a democracy? We believe the answer is no.
The authors of "How Democracies Die" argue that while constitutional safeguards are important, they alone cannot protect a democracy from erosion. They emphasize that democratic norms and practices, such as mutual respect among political opponents and the willingness to accept election losses, are crucial for maintaining a healthy democracy.
Levitsky and his co-author contend that the vitality of a democracy depends not just on legal structures but also on the behavior...
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