Throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, democratization has become a growing movement. Democratization refers to the level of personal freedoms and democratic institutions within a certain country. For this task, you will analyze the importance of democratization indicators and compare the levels of democracy of three nations. Skim this document on how officials determine democratization levels. Pay attention to different terms and the democracy indicators described.

Next, compare the democracy levels of the United States, Iran, and Russia. Pay attention to the level of civil liberties (from 0 - 60) and political rights (from 0 - 40) in each nation. Note that a lower number represents less freedom. You can refer to this rating system for more information.

In the table provided below, report your findings on the level of democracy in each nation in terms of political rights and civil liberties.