The source specifies that: "the Democracy Index is based on five categories: electoral process and pluralism, the functioning of government, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties.".
"The index values are used to place countries within one of four types of regime:
1. Full democracies: scores greater than 8
2. Flawed democracies: scores greater than 6, and less than or equal to 8
3. Hybrid regimes: scores greater than 4, and less than or equal to 6
4. Authoritarian regimes: scores less than or equal to 4"
Nigeria is classified as a nation of hybrid democracy. As of 2022, Nigeria's democracy achieved **** points. According to the source, the index is based on electoral process and pluralism, government functions, political participation, and culture as well as civil liberties. Electoral process and pluralism attained **** points. However, Nigeria received very low scores in government functioning, political participation, civil liberties, and political culture, which were all below **** points.
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