"Between 1974 and the end of the twentieth century, the number of new democracies (measured by the standard of having viable elections) that had been created was about"

a. 35

Explanation:

According to a different source, these are the options that come with this question:

a. 35

b. 50

c. 75

d. 100

During the 1970s and on, a new wave of democracy swept across Southern Europe. Many right-wing governments fell, followed by similar changes in regimes in Central and Eastern Europe during the 1980s. This was due to the countries transitioning from communism to liberal democracy. The level of democracy also increased and improved in regions such as Latin America, East and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Overall, roughly 35 new democracies were established during this period.

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