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Democratic Process and Practices | General Studies

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Democracy is the government in which the highest power is held by the people. Historical development of democracy Democracy originated in Greece in the city of Athens in the 6th century B.C. People exercised power directly to the government. They were making decisions and opinions together. Process of democratization in Tanzania Before colonialism, Tanzania was ruled by kings . For example, Mkwawa ruled the Hehe and Milambo ruled the Nyamwezi. When the colonists invaded Tanzania, they established democracy and many political parties were formed. Among the parties formed were TANU, AMNUT and UTP. It was in 1965, when Tanzania banned all political party, only remained TANU. But in 1992, Tanzania restored multi-party system. Political Parties such as CCM, CUF and NCCR-MAGEUZI were formed and participated in the 1995 General Election. Role of the government in democratic process 1. Educating citizens about democracy Government educate people about democracy. Also, it motivate...

Science and Technology in Development | General Studies

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Science is knowledge about the natural world that is based on facts learned through experiments and observation. On the other hand, technology is the application of scientific knowledge. Science includes the departments of learning and bodies of fact in disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, cybernetics, geography, geology, mathematics, medicine, physics, physiology, psychology, social science, sociology, and zoology. Technology include: Internet, cell phones, computers, artificial intelligence and many other technology. Relationship between science and technology Science and technology are interrelated as described: 1. Technology can influence the course of scientific research and that scientific discoveries can influence technological development. 2. Technology develop from scientific research. 3. Science sets the stage for technology which produces useful devices like computers and television. 4. Science knowledge is app...