The variable measures whether government officials are elected or appointed in accordance with the rules and procedures set forth in the constitution. Where elections take place, it also measures the integrity of the electoral process, including access to the ballot, the absence of intimidation, and public scrutiny of election results.
Type of variable: Continuous
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Last updated by source: 2023-10-25
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Standard cross-section: | 139 |
| Standard time-series: | 139 |