Case Study Questions for Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 2 What is Democracy Why Democracy
Case Study Questions
Question 1:
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:
In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ‘Chief Executive’ of the country. Later, he changed his designation to President and in 2002 held a referendum in the country that granted him a five year extension. Pakistani media, human rights organisations and democracy activists said that the referendum was based on malpractices and fraud. In August, 2002 he issued a ‘Legal Framework Order’ that amended the Constitution of Pakistan. According to this Order, the President can dismiss the national and provincial assemblies. The work of the civilian cabinet is supervised by a National Security Council which is dominated by military officers. After passing this law, elections were held to the national and provincial assemblies. So, Pakistan has had elections, elected representatives have some powers. But the final power rested with military officers and General Musharraf himself.
Q 1. Who said that the referendum held in 2002 was based on malpractices and fraud?
Ans. Pakistani media, human rights organisations and democracy activists said that the referendum held in 2002 was based on malpractices and fraud.
Q 2. What was the motive towards issuing a ‘Legal Framework Order’ in August 2002?
Ans. General Pervez Musharraf issued a ‘Legal Framework Order’ in August 2002 with the motive to ensure that he had the ultimate power to decide how he wanted Pakistan to be ruled.
Q 3. What were the amendments made in the Constitution of Pakistan under Legal Framework Order?
Ans. The amendments made in the Constitution of Pakistan under Legal Framework Order were:
(i) The President can dismiss the national or provincial assemblies.
(ii) The work of the civilians cabinet is supervised by a National Security Council which is dominated by military officers.
