Political Science: What is Democracy? Why Democracy? · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Why is the case of General Pervez Musharraf's rule in Pakistan not considered a true democracy, despite holding elections?
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Why is the case of General Pervez Musharraf's rule in Pakistan not considered a true democracy, despite holding elections?
- A.Because the elections were not held using electronic voting machines.
- B.Because the final power rested with military officers and Musharraf himself, not the elected representatives.Correct answer
- C.Because only one political party was allowed to contest elections.
- D.Because citizens were not allowed to vote multiple times.
Solution
In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people. In Pakistan under Musharraf, the elected representatives could not take the final decisions; the power rested with military officials.
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