To what extent can individuals form and join independent political or civic groups? To what extent can these groups operate and assemble freely? From 1 to 10.

1. Association and assembly rights are denied. Independent civic groups do not exist or are prohibited.
2. Association and assembly rights are severely limited. Oppositional political groups with any relevance are prohibited or systematically disabled. Independent civic groups can operate and assemble if they support the regime or are not outspokenly critical of it.
3. Association and assembly rights are partially limited, but generally there are no outright prohibitions of independent political or civic groups.
4. Association and assembly rights are unrestricted for individuals and independent political or civic groups within the basic democratic order.