Read the case study STATES, CITIZENS, AND REGIMES and answer the following:

Drogus/Orvis argue that Nigeria has both a weak state, and a fragile democracy. What is the evidence for each of these characteristics? What was the impact of military rule on Nigeria’s state and democracy after 1999? In your estimation, what are the prospects for an improvement in the quality of Nigeria’s democracy, and what might lead to state failure?

Part A: Concept definition. Write a short paragraph on ANY SIX of the following concepts. Describe each concept separately. Each paragraph should define the concept, identify how it contributes to our understanding to comparative politics, and use specific country/cases to illustrate

a. Democratic accountability

b. Democratic consolidation

c. Democratic values

d. Democratization/transition to democracy

e. Legitimacy

f. Military coup

g. Nationalism

h. Social revolution

i. Sovereignty

j. State failure

k. Theocracy

l. Totalitarian regime