Question 11

Question

A)Which of the following statements best describes the role of citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments in Africa?(1 point)
Responses

In autocratic governments, citizens have limited opportunities for participation in decision-making, while in democratic governments, citizens have more avenues to engage in the political process.
In autocratic governments, citizens have limited opportunities for participation in decision-making, while in democratic governments, citizens have more avenues to engage in the political process.

Both autocratic and democratic governments provide equal opportunities for citizen participation, but the level of engagement varies based on individual interest.
Both autocratic and democratic governments provide equal opportunities for citizen participation, but the level of engagement varies based on individual interest.

Citizen participation plays a significant role in both autocratic and democratic governments.
Citizen participation plays a significant role in both autocratic and democratic governments.

Citizen participation is solely reserved for autocratic governments.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the role of citizen participation in autocratic and democratic governments in Africa is:

In autocratic governments, citizens have limited opportunities for participation in decision-making, while in democratic governments, citizens have more avenues to engage in the political process.

This accurately reflects the distinction between how citizen participation functions in these two types of governance.