The Concurrent Presence of Clientelism and Democratic Ideology in the Modern Greek Political System
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1995
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Haverford College. Department of Political Science
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This study focuses on the concurrent existence of the traditional clientelistic nature of Greek politics in the modern democratic system of the country. In examining citizen participation, including the role of interest groups; the legislative branch; and the Greek judiciary positions, it is evident that the democratic political system in Greece is not only the most open and inclusive regime that the country has ever experienced, but is also unique in its ability to adapt one of the oldest and most cherished political traditions in Greece. Dating back to the era of the Ottoman empire and reinforced by the Orthodox Church, clientelism has adapted in all facets of the Greek democratic system, from the very primitive levels of citizen participation to the highest judiciary positions. In exploring clientelism in the Greek democratic system, this work concludes that democracy in Greece is not only consolidated but has also managed to assimilate with the country's strong history of clientelism.