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Decolonization in Africa — Quiz

Question 1 • Principles of American Democracy

Why did corruption increase when opposition political parties were banned in Ghana?

Answer
A
Opposition parties ran on anti-corruption platforms, but they won no support from the public.
B
Nkrumah’s government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.
C
Citizens revolted against Nkrumah’s rule, and crime became common among workers.
D
Opposition parties operated secretly and illegally, and they tried to undermine the government.

Explanation

Banning opposition parties weakened checks on Nkrumah’s government. With power concentrated in the ruling government and less public oversight, officials had more freedom to misuse their positions, so corruption increased. The best answer is “Nkrumah’s government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.”

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