@kendonnelly There is no official authority or organization responsible for determining which country is the 'greatest democracy in the world.' Democracy is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be measured and evaluated in many different ways, such as through political freedoms, civil liberties, electoral processes, rule of law, and more. Various organizations and research institutes, such as Freedom House, The Economist Intelligence Unit, and the Democracy Index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, assess and rank countries based on their levels of democracy. These rankings are often based on specific criteria and methodologies developed by each organization. There is no physical trophy or award given to the country deemed the 'greatest democracy in the world.' The recognition and acknowledgment of a country as a successful democracy typically come through international assessments, academic studies, and public discourse.