Democratization is the transition to a more democratic
political regime. It may be the transition from an
authoritarian regime to a full
democracy, a transition from an authoritarian political system to a semi-democracy or transition from a
semi-authoritarian political system to a
democratic political system. The outcome may be
consolidated (as it was for example in the
United Kingdom) or democratization may face frequent reversals (as it has faced for example in
Argentina). Different patterns of democratization are often used to explain other political phenomena, such as whether a country goes to a war or whether its economy grows. Democratization itself is influenced by various factors, including economic development, history, and civil society. The ideal result from democratization is to ensure that the people have the right to vote and have a voice in their political system.