"Popular approval of rulers is necessary in a democracy, but it is not sufficient popular governments may be undemocratic" Explain in context to Zimbamve.
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Popular approval of rulers is necessary in the democracy but it is not sufficient. It is because popular governments can be undemocratic. A ledger elected by a majority may indulge in corrupt and undemocratic principles to remain in power. For example,
After attaining independence in 1980, Zimbabwe was ruled by ZANU-PF whose leader was Robert Mugabe.
He was a popular leader but used unfair practices to win the elections.
A number of incidence took place under his rule such as the constitution was changed several times, opposition party workers were harassed, any public protest was considered illegal and television and radio was controlled by the government.
The government repeatedly ignored several orders of the Supreme Court and judges were pressurised to give verdict in favour of the rulers.
Hence, certain elected government may misuse their power by using their authority to influence decisions, pressurise and opposition parties and influence the media and election process in their favour.