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Question
Form groups and use the following topic for discussion. Take the help of your college library and your teacher.
Dictatorship Vs Democracy
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Solution
Dictatorship Vs Democracy
- explanation of the two terms
- the way two governments function
- examples of countries following each of the two systems
- advantages of democracy over dictatorship
- Situations that justify the need for dictatorship.
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