Voting often refers to collective action where the preferences, ideologies and wishes of people express themselves. Even in authoritarian and non-democratic regimes, elections exist and voter participation tends to encompass a significant percentage of the population. Even more often, in authoritarian regimes, candidates are repeated for years or even decades, and the results are often predetermined. In non-democratic regimes, elections exist at different levels; however, they rarely offer the possibility of modifying the existing regime. According to Lisa Blaydes, a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, elections in these undemocratic regimes are essential for several reasons. Egypt, for example, chooses to hold elections due to constant pressure from the United States and global institutions to be more democratic. Furthermore, elections are crucial for the survival of the regime. Furthermore, elections also allow the regime to distinguish its supporters from its opponents (Magaloni, 2006). Political life in authoritarian regimes (notably in Jordan and Egypt according to the articles read) divides society in two: the rich minority who presents themselves as candidates. and buy votes and the poor majority of citizens who sell themselves to the “highest bidder”. Often, outcomes in authoritarian regimes are predetermined and candidates repeat themselves over years or even decades. Why then are people in such regimes encouraged to vote? Although these votes rarely explain regime change, the results are significant and reflect the nature of the political sphere in authoritarian regimes. Voting in authoritarian regimes could be ca...... middle of paper... ...which they do again and again. They must first be properly educated to realize this. Voting for autocrats in authoritarian regimes to survive can prevent them, since people want to survive. But if the same candidates are elected over and over again and the same people are still not able to survive except during election time, people need to understand and be able to see the trend. More importantly, I would also interview and interview members of the upper classes of society. For example, I would like to know how they managed to achieve a decent quality of life and whether or not it came from the members of the regime that they had personal connections. It is interesting to see why they do not vote and despite this, how they manage to earn a living. How come they don't change what's happening if it's not acceptable and why doesn't it bother them ??