WAEC Civic Education 2015 Question 43

Question 43

Democracy and Elections

Democracy is yet to take firm root in Africa because

  1. A.it retards African development.
  2. B.African leaders are not experienced enough.
  3. C.most African leaders detest the will of the people.
  4. D.it is an expensive system of government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (most African leaders detest the will of the people.)

Explanation

Many African leaders rig elections and cling to power against the people's will, which undermines democracy.