1. What percentage of people in the world live in countries that are ‘full’ democracies, according to the Democracy Index Report 2017?
2. What percentage of people in the world live in countries that are authoritarian, according to the report?
3. Name two common features of authoritarian governments. 4. Who is in charge of government in North Korea? 5. Explain two ways in which North Korea is an authoritarian country. 6. Who is in charge of government in Saudi Arabia? 7. In what way is freedom of religion restricted in Saudi Arabia? 8. Who is in charge of government in Thailand? 9. In what way is freedom of speech in the media restricted in Thailand?
DISCUSS
Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups on whether democratic governments should try to spread democracy to non- democratic countries.
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 113 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
