Theory question 110
Military RuleIdentify five mistakes committed in democratic governance that give cause for the military to intervene in politics.
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Model answer
Any five: corruption and embezzlement; election rigging and violence; tenure elongation and manipulation of constitutions; insecurity and failure to protect citizens; economic mismanagement, poverty and unemployment; ethnic and religious favouritism; abuse of human rights and suppression of opposition; disregard for rule of law; political instability and crises in parliament; poor welfare of the armed forces/ politicising the military.
Explanation
Five mistakes by civilian governments.