Political Culture & Participation

By mobilizing supporters to express their views.

By limiting access to information on public policy matters.

By preventing citizens from assembling peacefully.

By discouraging non-governmental organizations' involvement.

Immediate economic growth resulting from the transition to a more open and democratic government system.

Uniform acceptance of liberal democratic values across all ethnic groups, leading to political stability.

Increased polarization as different ethnic groups vie for power within the new democratic structures.

Swift establishment of social harmony due to the equitable representation in the procedural democracy.

Citizens protest immediately regardless of trust levels because austerity impacts living standards.

They may be more willing to accept austerity due to confidence in governmental decision-making.

Trust in institutions does not affect opinions on economic policies like austerity.

High trust results exclusively in increased emigration rates rather than acceptance of policy changes.

It promotes individual entrepreneurship as the main driver of political change without collective action.

Social capital facilitates collaboration among individuals creating networks that can exert collective pressure on officials.

It increases dependence on government subsidies for community-based projects and initiatives.

It enables direct access voting mechanisms for citizens without intermediary institutions or representation.

Joining community clubs

Jury duty service

Volunteering at local schools

Purchasing savings bonds

Obligatory engagement in military alliances outside the scope of economic matters addressed by the EU.

Mandatory adherence to common fiscal rules limiting budget deficits and national debt levels.

Enhanced protectionist measures against non-EU countries encouraged by fellow members' support.

Full economic autonomy allowing non-compliance with EU fiscal directives without repercussions.

The cooperation between different political parties.

The representation of the will of the people against elite interests.

The concentration of power in the hands of a few political elites.

The dominance of a particular religious or ethnic group.

Speaking freely at public forums

Watching television at home

Attending private functions

Sharing personal stories with friends

The dominance of a particular religious group in governance.

The separation of religion and the state.

The integration of religious principles into political decision-making.

The restriction of religious practices and beliefs.

To transition towards direct democracy through enhanced civic participation necessitating short-term suspension of customary legal procedures.

To ensure public safety and order during emergencies such as natural disasters or widespread violence requiring temporary limits on certain liberties.

To achieve equality among its citizens by permanently removing traditional societal hierarchies enshrined within constitutional protections.

To promote economic growth by allowing the government unrestricted access to resources otherwise protected under normal circumstances.