Elections and Citizen Organizations Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Violent elections
A
Bullets/ballots:
Ppl unhappy with democratic system
2
Q
Rigged elections
A
Politicians winning: access to massive wealth and control.
-intimidating voters, bribing oficials and killing opponents.
3
Q
Example of rigged elections
A
2011 elections ($10 billion) distributed under the table
4
Q
Political party system
A
Multiparty system (No ideological differences)
5
Q
Main poltiical parties
A
PDP: Peoples Democratic Party
- Began 1998, dominant until 2015.
- South popularity.
Candidates: 1 christian, 1 muslim.
APC: All progressive congress:
- 2013 coalition
- North popularity.
6
Q
Election watchdogs:
A
hold politicians accountable.
7
Q
Social Movements
A
NGO’s: democracy/development of country.
8
Q
Labor Unions & professional groups:
A
NUPENG - oil workers union (Push for better safety)
