By contrast, when the government's approval rating is low, media and opposition grow more brazen, judges become emboldened to stand up to the president, and allies begin to dissent.

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The book "How Democracies Die" by Steven Levitsky discusses the dynamics between a government's approval ratings and the behavior of various political actors. When approval ratings are high, there tends to be a sense of stability and loyalty among allies, with the media often exhibiting restraint in their criticisms. However, the opposite occurs when approval ratings decline significantly.

In times of low approval, the media and opposition become bolder in their...

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