"How have the Philippines and Indonesia become more democratic in recent decades?"
A. The military led coups to seize power.
B. Dictators imposed new constitutions. ***
C. Civil wars divided the countries between governments.
D. Popular movements demanded and won elected governments.
I think it is B, but I'm not sure, can somebody help me?
Oh... It must be D then. I swear, sometimes I don't even have half a brain. Thanks!
No, it is D.
Yes, D.
the answer IS D
I need more answers to check mine.
if Ms. Sue says it´s D than it´s D.
Certainly! To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options:
A. The military led coups to seize power.
While military coups have occurred in both the Philippines and Indonesia, they do not necessarily contribute to the establishment of democracy. Military-led coups often result in autocratic rule rather than a democratic system.
B. Dictators imposed new constitutions.
This statement is partially correct. Both the Philippines and Indonesia have experienced periods of authoritarian rule with dictators imposing new constitutions. However, these periods were not marked by democratic advancements.
C. Civil wars divided the countries between governments.
There have been conflicts and insurgencies in both countries, but civil wars have not been a significant factor in their transition towards democracy.
D. Popular movements demanded and won elected governments.
This statement is the most accurate. In both the Philippines and Indonesia, popular movements played a crucial role in demanding and eventually achieving elected governments. These movements often consisted of students, labor unions, religious groups, and pro-democracy activists who pressed for political reforms.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D: Popular movements demanded and won elected governments.