Read the election-monitor's notes from polling day in 2013. They record a transfer of power from one elected civilian government to another, alongside repor...
Question 1 Report
Read the election-monitor's notes from polling day in 2013. They record a transfer of power from one elected civilian government to another, alongside reports of violence in some districts. The monitor asks candidates to explain why this event was important in Pakistan's political development and why problems still remained.
(a) Identify the party which formed the federal government after the 2013 election. [1]
(b) Explain two reasons why the 2013 election was an important achievement. [2]
(c) Analyse one limitation on the quality of democracy shown by the monitor's notes. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz / PML-N. [1] (b) Any two: it was the first transfer between elected civilian governments; it showed continuation of the constitutional process; voters had a choice between major parties; it increased democratic legitimacy. [2] (c) Any three linked points: violence could frighten voters and reduce turnout; intimidation affects free choice; allegations of irregularities reduce trust; unequal campaign resources can distort competition; security concerns limit campaigning. [3]
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