Question

Which of the following makes a true statement about the relationship between GDP and democratization? GDP and democratization tend to rise and fall together. You would expect most countries in North America to have lower levels of democracy than those of Asia. GDP and democratization tend to rise and fall together. u would expect most countries in North American to have greater levels of democracy than those of Asia. As GDP decreases, democratization tends to increase, and vice versa. u would expect most countries in North America to have lower levels of democracy than those of Asia.

Answer 1

The option that makes a true statement about the relationship between GDP and democratization is GDP and democratization tend to rise and fall together, you would expect most countries in North America to have greater levels of democracy than those of Asia. Economic development causes countries to become more democratic and to have responsive and accountable governments, as happens in North American countries.

Answer 2

"GDP and democratization tend to rise and fall together" is the best option from the list, but it should be noted that this is not always true, especially in the short-term.