Benefits of Democracy in Decision-Making
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What party has been ruling Zimbabwe since attaining independence from White minority rule in 1980?

  • ZAPU
  • ZANU-PF (correct)
  • UDF
  • MDC

How did President Mugabe maintain power despite unfair election practices?

  • By changing the constitution to increase presidential powers (correct)
  • By allowing free and fair elections
  • By respecting opposition parties
  • By promoting peaceful protests

What limited the right to criticize the President of Zimbabwe?

  • A law that protected journalists
  • Constitutional rights
  • Television and radio regulations (correct)
  • A law that encouraged free speech

How did the government control media outlets like television and radio in Zimbabwe?

<p>By government control and airing only ruling party's version (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common practice towards opposition party workers in Zimbabwe?

<p>Harassing and disrupting their meetings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were public protests against the government declared illegal in Zimbabwe?

<p>To maintain governmental control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What political party won every election in Mexico until 2000?

<p>Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Mexico, what did teachers of government schools do in relation to elections?

<p>Forced parents to vote for the PRI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common tactic used by the PRI during elections in Mexico?

<p>Shifting polling booths at the last minute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest that the elections in Mexico were not fair?

<p>Due to the practice of shifting polling booths at the last minute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect that must be present in democratic elections?

<p>A real choice between political alternatives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of taking time over important decisions, according to the text?

<p>Reduces the chances of irresponsible decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion does the text draw about elections held in China?

<p>People have to choose from pre-approved candidates and ruling party only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does democracy improve the quality of decision-making, as per the text?

<p>By reducing the chances of rash decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that democracy keeps a country like India together?

<p>By providing a peaceful solution to differences and conflicts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with resolving conflicts using brutal power, according to the text?

<p>It might cause resentment and unhappiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is democracy presented as the only peaceful solution to resolving conflicts in the text?

<p>Because it allows different groups to live together peacefully (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text emphasize the importance of democratic decision-making?

<p>By highlighting the role in dealing with differences and conflicts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument presented in the text regarding the strength of democracy?

<p>Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does democracy differ from non-democratic forms of government according to the text?

<p>Democracy allows for rulers to be changed by citizens. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle on which democracy is based?

<p>Political equality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is a significant benefit of democracy over other forms of government?

<p>Respecting people's own wishes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, why is democracy considered the best form of government?

<p>Because it respects the wishes of all citizens. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes citizens in a democratic system according to the text?

<p>They are responsible for their conduct. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of democracy in terms of correcting mistakes?

<p>Mistakes in democracy can be openly discussed and corrected. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the article read by Rajesh and Muzaffar, when do wars usually take place?

<p>When one of the two countries involved is non-democratic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rajesh argue that the article's point about democracies not going to war with each other was not a good argument for democracy?

<p>He believed it was just a matter of chance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Muzaffar disagree with Rajesh about the article's point on democracies not going to war with each other?

<p>He thought democracies are more likely to go to war in the future. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the unexpected outcome of the Canadian parliamentary elections of 2004?

<p>The Liberal Party lost the elections. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the cartoon mentioned at the end of the text an argument against or for democracy based on the outcome of the Canadian elections?

<p>For democracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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