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What party has been ruling Zimbabwe since attaining independence from White minority rule in 1980?
What party has been ruling Zimbabwe since attaining independence from White minority rule in 1980?
How did President Mugabe maintain power despite unfair election practices?
How did President Mugabe maintain power despite unfair election practices?
What limited the right to criticize the President of Zimbabwe?
What limited the right to criticize the President of Zimbabwe?
How did the government control media outlets like television and radio in Zimbabwe?
How did the government control media outlets like television and radio in Zimbabwe?
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What was a common practice towards opposition party workers in Zimbabwe?
What was a common practice towards opposition party workers in Zimbabwe?
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Why were public protests against the government declared illegal in Zimbabwe?
Why were public protests against the government declared illegal in Zimbabwe?
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What political party won every election in Mexico until 2000?
What political party won every election in Mexico until 2000?
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In Mexico, what did teachers of government schools do in relation to elections?
In Mexico, what did teachers of government schools do in relation to elections?
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What was a common tactic used by the PRI during elections in Mexico?
What was a common tactic used by the PRI during elections in Mexico?
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Why does the text suggest that the elections in Mexico were not fair?
Why does the text suggest that the elections in Mexico were not fair?
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What is a key aspect that must be present in democratic elections?
What is a key aspect that must be present in democratic elections?
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What is the advantage of taking time over important decisions, according to the text?
What is the advantage of taking time over important decisions, according to the text?
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What conclusion does the text draw about elections held in China?
What conclusion does the text draw about elections held in China?
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How does democracy improve the quality of decision-making, as per the text?
How does democracy improve the quality of decision-making, as per the text?
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Why does the text mention that democracy keeps a country like India together?
Why does the text mention that democracy keeps a country like India together?
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What is the risk associated with resolving conflicts using brutal power, according to the text?
What is the risk associated with resolving conflicts using brutal power, according to the text?
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Why is democracy presented as the only peaceful solution to resolving conflicts in the text?
Why is democracy presented as the only peaceful solution to resolving conflicts in the text?
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In what way does the text emphasize the importance of democratic decision-making?
In what way does the text emphasize the importance of democratic decision-making?
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What is the main argument presented in the text regarding the strength of democracy?
What is the main argument presented in the text regarding the strength of democracy?
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How does democracy differ from non-democratic forms of government according to the text?
How does democracy differ from non-democratic forms of government according to the text?
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What is a key principle on which democracy is based?
What is a key principle on which democracy is based?
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What does the text suggest is a significant benefit of democracy over other forms of government?
What does the text suggest is a significant benefit of democracy over other forms of government?
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In the context of the text, why is democracy considered the best form of government?
In the context of the text, why is democracy considered the best form of government?
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What distinguishes citizens in a democratic system according to the text?
What distinguishes citizens in a democratic system according to the text?
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What is the main advantage of democracy in terms of correcting mistakes?
What is the main advantage of democracy in terms of correcting mistakes?
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According to the article read by Rajesh and Muzaffar, when do wars usually take place?
According to the article read by Rajesh and Muzaffar, when do wars usually take place?
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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?
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?
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Why did Muzaffar disagree with Rajesh about the article's point on democracies not going to war with each other?
Why did Muzaffar disagree with Rajesh about the article's point on democracies not going to war with each other?
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What was the unexpected outcome of the Canadian parliamentary elections of 2004?
What was the unexpected outcome of the Canadian parliamentary elections of 2004?
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Is the cartoon mentioned at the end of the text an argument against or for democracy based on the outcome of the Canadian elections?
Is the cartoon mentioned at the end of the text an argument against or for democracy based on the outcome of the Canadian elections?
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