Democracy and Military Intervention

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In the context of a democracy, who must hold the final decision-making power?

Those elected by the people (correct)

External powers

Non-elected local representatives

Army officials

Which scenario illustrates a feature of democracy?

External powers influencing local representatives

Military officials having the final say in government matters

Elected officials making key decisions (correct)

Government controlled by the Communist Party without fair elections

What is the role of the Chinese Communist Party in the elections?

It forms a coalition with no influence on the election outcomes

It has no role in the election process

It approves candidates before they can contest in elections (correct)

It allows free and fair elections without interference

Under what condition can a government not be called a 'people's rule'?

When external powers hold real power Signup and view all the answers

How often are elections held in China for the National People's Congress?

Every five years Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of the electoral system in Mexico since its independence in 1930?

No dictator has ever ruled Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of many dictatorships and monarchies regarding elected officials?

Final decisions rest with non-elected authorities Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of democracy apply to families or classrooms?

Democratic principles can be applied in classrooms and families Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the government in Pakistan be termed as a true democracy according to the text?

The final decision-making power rests with army officials and with General Musharraf, who are not elected by the people. Signup and view all the answers

In what way is China's electoral process different from typical democratic elections?

Candidates need approval from the Chinese Communist Party before contesting, and the government is always formed by the Communist Party. Signup and view all the answers

How does the political situation in some countries where external powers control decisions affect democracy?

It undermines democracy as the real power is not with the locally elected representatives but with the external powers. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a common feature of many dictatorships and monarchies regarding their elected parliaments.

Many dictatorships and monarchies have elected parliaments, but the real power rests with those who are not elected. Signup and view all the answers

Despite holding regular elections, why is China's government not considered fully democratic?

Because candidates need approval from the Communist Party, and the party always forms the government. Signup and view all the answers

How did the political dominance of a single party in Mexico until 2000 affect the democratic nature of its elections?

Every election was won by the same party, limiting genuine competition. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a democratic government from a government where elections are only a formality?

In a democratic government, the final decision-making power rests with those elected by the people. Signup and view all the answers

Why might the term 'people's rule' not apply to some countries despite having elected parliaments?

Because the real power lies with non-elected officials or external powers. Signup and view all the answers

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Reflect on the cartoon and discuss the role of the military in democratic decision-making, with a focus on Latin America and Pakistan.