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Uno, Saika. "Public Support and Democracy: Identifying Causal Mechanisms for the Erosion of Democracy in Latin America" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the The Midwest Political Science Association, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois, Apr 15, 2004 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p83653_index.html>

Uno, S. , 2004-04-15 "Public Support and Democracy: Identifying Causal Mechanisms for the Erosion of Democracy in Latin America" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the The Midwest Political Science Association, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p83653_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Review Method: Peer Reviewed Abstract: In this article, I explore the relationship between public support for two closely related yet distinct objects and the stability of democratic regimes. Despite the presumed significance of public support for sustaining democracy, there has been relatively little systematic analysis of the relationship. A cursory review of the literature and survey data on Latin America paints a paradoxical image of public opinion concerning democracy in the region: people’s support for democracy goes hand in hand with high levels of political cynicism and dissatisfaction. Furthermore, the preliminary analysis of the Venezuelan case suggests that contrary to the conviction that public support for democracy could act as an effective deterrent against antidemocratic forces, the existence of the paradox may threaten the very stability of democratic regimes. When voters support democracy but lack confidence in democratic institutions, particularly political parties, they may withdraw from the act of voting or stop identifying with political parties, making the rise of antidemocratic leaders more likely. Thus, the study suggests that without trust in key political institutions, democratic regimes may have difficulty ensuring political stability and, in some cases, may not survive. The paper draws on Venezuelan public opinion polls and electoral data.

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