> Then Russia is a democracy. Agree? Because, you know, there are many more parties than in the US. It is important to look at what the phrase "1-party state"

> Then Russia is a democracy. Agree? Because, you know, there are many more parties than in the US. It is important to look at what the phrase "1-party state" means. By its literal definition, you are right. But generally, it may not be used in a literal sense and one has to be open to it. In this case, it meant that side effects bought from a 1 party state such as issues with civil rights etc. This is the reason you have an index to measure it. It brings together different facets and creates a score.