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What did President Mugabe do to increase his powers?
What did President Mugabe do to increase his powers?
- Promoted democratic reforms
- Empowered the opposition party
- Changed the Constitution multiple times (correct)
- Sought international support
How were public protests and demonstrations against the government treated?
How were public protests and demonstrations against the government treated?
- Encouraged and supported
- Declared illegal (correct)
- Given media coverage and attention
- Met with negotiation and compromise
Who has been ruling Zimbabwe since independence?
Who has been ruling Zimbabwe since independence?
- Zimbabwe African National Union
- Zimbabwean Democratic Party
- MDC Alliance
- ZANU PF (correct)
What did the government do to control the flow of information through television and radio?
What did the government do to control the flow of information through television and radio?
How did the government treat independent newspapers and journalists who opposed it?
How did the government treat independent newspapers and journalists who opposed it?
Flashcards
How did President Mugabe increase his powers?
How did President Mugabe increase his powers?
The Zimbabwean government, led by ZANU PF, repeatedly amended the Constitution to increase the President's authority.
What was the fate of public protests in Zimbabwe?
What was the fate of public protests in Zimbabwe?
Public gatherings against the government were banned, effectively silencing dissent.
Who has been ruling Zimbabwe since independence?
Who has been ruling Zimbabwe since independence?
ZANU PF, or the Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front, has been the ruling party in Zimbabwe since its independence.
How did the Zimbabwean government control media?
How did the Zimbabwean government control media?
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What happened to journalists opposed to the Zimbabwean government?
What happened to journalists opposed to the Zimbabwean government?
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Study Notes
Mugabe's Authoritarian Rule
- President Mugabe amended the constitution to increase his powers, concentrating authority in his hands.
- He created an authoritarian regime, suppressing opposition and dissent.
Crackdown on Protests and Dissent
- Public protests and demonstrations against the government were brutally suppressed, often with violence and arrests.
- Opposition voices were silenced, and critics were intimidated or jailed.
Zimbabwe's Political Leadership
- Since independence in 1980, Robert Mugabe has been ruling Zimbabwe, maintaining a tight grip on power.
Media Control and Censorship
- The government controlled the flow of information through television and radio, broadcasting propaganda and suppressing alternative views.
- Independent newspapers and journalists who opposed the government faced harassment, censorship, and intimidation.
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Test your knowledge of Zimbabwe's history and politics with this quiz. Explore the country's independence, ruling party, leaders, and electoral practices. See how much you know about Zimbabwe's political evolution and constitutional changes.
