Prior to 1857, divorce was a right only men had. Men could choose to divorce their wives, but women could not choose to divorce their husbands. Which characteristic of democracy WAS NOT MET?

According to Russia’s constitution, a president can only hold a maximum of 2 consecutive (back-to-back) terms in office. In 2008, Vladimir Putin had already held two terms of office. So, Putin chose Dmitri Medvedev to serve as President and he became the Prime Minister. Then in 2012, Vladimir Putin once again became the president. Which characteristic of democracy WAS NOT MET?

As Hitler came to power in Germany he banned Jews from being able to hold jobs as: lawyers, teachers, or doctors.

Which characteristics (2) of democracy WERE NOT MET?

In the early 2000s Vladimir Putin brought much of the media under state control to stop any criticism against his power. Newspapers either folded to political pressure or were bought out by businesses friendly to the government’s policies. In this media climate, Putin won his second election to the presidency in March 2004 with 71 percent of the popular vote. Which characteristics (2) of democracy WERE NOT MET?

In the early 2000s Vladimir Putin brought much of the media under state control to stop any criticism against his power. Newspapers either folded to political pressure or were bought out by businesses friendly to the government’s policies. In this media climate, Putin won his second election to the presidency in March 2004 with 71 percent of the popular vote. Which characteristic (1) of democracy WAS MET?

In the summer of 2006, citizens of the Congo elected Joseph Kabila Jr. in the country’s first multiparty elections in 46 years. In this example which characteristic of democracy was protected?

Kabila relied on the support of a few ethnic groups rather than the whole country. People competed over resources and the country was at war again until 2005. Which characteristic of democracy was VIOLATED (not protected)?

In Congo after independence, elections were held. About 81% of the Congolese people turned out to vote.

In India, Prime Minister Nehru tried to increase industrial production to create more jobs for the Indian people.

Indira Gandhi came to power through elections in India after independence from Great Britain.

One-third of India’s population still lives in poverty

Women lack equal rights, especially in determining how many kids they will have or whom they will marry. In some areas, bride burning still occurs when a woman’s family cannot produce a dowry or she doesn't produce the gender children that are desired. Which characteristic of democracy is NOT protected?

Which European country ruled over Congo?

Which of the following is an example of a boycott (2)?

True or False- The Congolese used violence to achieve independence.

When did Congo achieve independence?

Which method best describes how the Congolese achieved independence?

Which Prime Minsiter of Congo was assassinated because they allied with the Soviet Union?

Which leader of Congo was supported by the United States, but acted more like a dictator?