A “Political Freedom” Check List
- Leaders and lawmakers are appointed to office through free and fair elections.
- Government is accountable to the electorate between elections and operates with openness and transparency.
- All citizens, including members of ethnic, religious and other minority groups, have full political rights and electoral opportunities.
- All citizens have the right to organize in political parties of their choice, free from interference from the military or totalitarian parties.
Do you think Israel passes the test?