👉 Nondemocracies are countries that lack democratic institutions and practices, which means they do not have a system of government where citizens can exercise power to make decisions. These nations often lack political parties, free press, and civil liberties, and their governments operate in a manner that is often characterized by authoritarianism or limited freedoms. Nondemocracies are typically characterized as having weak institutions, such as inadequate laws, limited freedom of speech, and limited access to information. They also have a higher
