Variable: Rule of Law

QoG Code: (bti_rol)


Dataset: Bertelsmann Transformation Index

Description:

Rule of Law: State powers check and balance one another and ensure civil rights. Including 'To what extent is there a working separation of powers (checks and balances)', 'To what extent does an independent judiciary exist?', 'To what extent are public officeholders who abuse their positions prosecuted or penalized?' and 'To what extent are civil rights guaranteed and protected, and to what extent can citizens seek redress for violations of these rights?'.

Type of variable: Continuous

Downloaded by QoG on: 2023-10-10
Last updated by source: 2022-02-21


Categories:

Political System Judicial


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Basic Cross-section - 2024 Standard Cross-section - 2024 Standard Time-series - 2024 Original Dataset

Details of this variable in our compilations datasets
Dataset No. Countries
Basic cross-section: 136
Standard cross-section: 136
Standard time-series: 137


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