The process by which democracy takes root and stabilizes in a country is known as democratic ______.
A) transition
B) initiation
C) consolidation
D) maturation

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Democratic consolidation is the process by which a new democracy matures, in a way that means it is unlikely to revert to authoritarianism without an external shock. This phase follows the initial transition to democracy and encompasses the period during which democracy becomes firmly established and is normalized in the political culture and practices of a country.

The Process by Which Democracy Takes Root and Stabilizes in a Country