Question

Which one of the following is an appropriate reason that the government in China is not democratic?

• A. Elections are not held
• B. Elections are held under Communist Party's approval.
• C. Members are free to contest
• D. People choose government

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Elections are held under Communist Party's approval.

In China, elections are regularly held after every five years for electing the country’s parliament, called Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (National People’s Congress). The National People’s Congress has the power to appoint the President of the country. It has nearly 3,000 members elected from all over China. Some members are elected by the army. Before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval of the Chinese Communist Party. Only those who are members of the Chinese Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to it were allowed to contest elections held in 2002-03. The government is always formed by the Communist Party.