Answer the following questions, please use 2 pages for the first question and 3 pages for the second question. (Larry Diamond is the book) Use galston and repucci/slip as some of the sources please and thank you
1) Galston and Diamond (in chapter 2) both define the term liberal democracy. What is liberal democracy, as defined by Galston? When answering this, make sure to discuss in detail four concepts on which liberal democracy rests. According to Diamond, what are the characteristics of liberal democracy? What are some warning signs that democracy is in decline? Which characteristic of liberal democracy do you believe is most essential to its survival? Defend your answer.
2) In chapter 12, Diamond explains the role of social media on democracy. In what ways does he believe that social media poses a danger to democracy? How do fake news and a loss of personal privacy weaken democracy and enhance autocracy? To what extent do you believe that democratic governments should regulate social media companies to try to address these dangers? Explain your answer.
