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What type of government does Democratic Republic of Congo have?
Republic
Semi-presidential system
Democratic Republic of the Congo/Government
What has been the biggest problem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Poverty. The Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) has one of the highest incidences of poverty in the world. The DRC’s high incidence of poverty is partly attributable to the ethnic conflict that spilled over from neighboring Rwanda and an ongoing civil war between government troops and rebel groups in Eastern Congo.
Why is the DRC so poor?
Poverty in Congo is vast and covers all areas of the country. This is mostly because the civil war displaced over one-third of the population. The return of natives to a weakened Congo led to many facing poverty and disease from poor infrastructure and government.
Why is the Democratic Republic of Congo stuck in such poverty?
Instability from years of wars and political upheaval is one of the most significant causes of poverty in the DRC, while poverty and youth unemployment has ignited conflicts. The precious metals mined in the Congo are used in the manufacturing of smartphones, lightbulbs, computers, and jewelry.
Social democracy has often been conflated with an administrative command economy, authoritarian socialism, big government, Marxist–Leninist states, Soviet-type economic planning, state interventionism and state socialism.
Where did the idea of Social Democracy come from?
The origins of social democracy have been traced to the 1860s, with the rise of the first major working-class party in Europe, the General German Workers’ Association (ADAV) founded by Ferdinand Lassalle. 1864 saw the founding of the International Workingmen’s Association, also known as the First International.
Which is the best definition of a republic?
Republic: “A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives…” Democracy: “A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.”
What is the long term goal of Social Democracy?
As a political movement, its eventual long-term goal is to achieve socialism through gradual and democratic means. The definition of the term has changed considerably over time. Historically, the term had greater overlap with socialism.