Which of these statements is/are correct in the case of Zimbabwe?
(a) Popular governments are always democratic
(b) Popular governments can be undemocratic
(c) Popular leaders can be autocratic
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answers
Answer:
Option (d) Both (b) and (c)
Popular governments may be undemocratic. It is because popularly elected governments may use its power and authority to influence means of mass communications such as newspapers and television to give only good reports about the working of the government. Elected governments may also use the power of the state for the local and national rig elections. Opposition parties may be threatened and may not be allowed to function independently. The government, sometimes, could pressurise the judges to give verdict in their favour.
One such example has been of the government headed by the President of Zimbabwe- Robert Mugabe. He is extremely popular and his party ZANU-PF has been ruling the country since independence. . Elections are held regularly but Mugabe always wins them because he uses unfair practices during elections. Often the meetings of the opposition parties are disrupted and are not allowed to protests against the government. Radio and television controlled by him only gives news regarding the ruling party. Journalists supporting the oppositions parties are harassed and even judiciary is sometimes forced to give decisions in favour of the government.
The example of Zimbabwe shows that popular governments may be undemocratic in nature.
Answer:
b and c
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