Democracy questions | form two Civics

Democratic elections are considered essential for enhancing citizen’s participation in the political and governance process of their country. In the light of this statement, examine the significance of democratic elections to Tanzania by giving six points.

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In a democratic state rule of law is fostered through
A increasing the powers of the Attorney General
B increasing the powers of the Chief Justice
C increasing the powers of the Executive
D increasing the powers of the Legislature
E promoting the independence of the Judiciary.

The Mayor in a Municipal Council is elected from among
A elected councillors
B party officials represented in the municipality
C Members of Parliament present in the municipality
D ward executive officers
E lack of political influence.directors in the region.

A type of dictatorship where a few persons form and control the government is called

1. aristocracy
2. authoritarian
3. totalitarian
4. fascism
5. monarchy.

A system of having more than one political party is known as
A multi-party system. B single party system.
C many party system. D double party system.

Direct democracy is best practiced at the level of
A Municipal Council. B City Council.
C Ward Council. D Village Government.

A group of people who are legally organized together for the intention of taking control of a state is called.
A a civil society. B a community.
C a pressure group. D a political party.

Equal access to the mass media to all competing political parties in an election is an important element of free and fair election.

All people who are eligible voters are called the citizens.

The chairperson of Mlongeni village displays the village income and expenditure report on the wall outside her office before every annual Village Assembly meeting. Which among the following democratic  principles was the chairperson fulfilling?

1. Political tolerance
2. Civic responsibility
3. Citizen participation
4. Separation of powers
5. Transparency