CLEAN : South Sudans parliament extends presidents term to 2018

The transcript discusses a decision related to the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the power of the people. It highlights the failure of both the government and rebels to reach a peaceful agreement over 15 months, despite promises made in February 2015. The government is now given an opportunity to negotiate peace without pressure, with the possibility of amending the Constitution to incorporate any new agreements.

What is emphasized as crucial in the decision-making process regarding constitutional amendments?

• Ensuring decisions are reviewed by the house

• Relying solely on government officials

• Allowing all decisions to be open to appeal

• Making decisions without public input

Who shares the responsibility for the failure to achieve a peaceful agreement?

• Only the government

• Neither the government nor the rebels

• Only the rebels

• Both the government and the rebels

What was the significance of the promise made on February 1, 2015?

• It was a promise to increase taxes

• It was fulfilled successfully

• It was a promise to reduce military spending

• It was a promise to deliver peace

What opportunity does the government have in negotiating peace?

• To negotiate without any external pressures

• To negotiate without consulting the people

• To negotiate with increased military support

• To negotiate with international intervention

How will any new peace agreement be formalized?

• Through a public referendum

• By incorporating it into the Constitution

• By signing a temporary treaty

• By announcing it in a press conference