CLEAN : Benin launches new Constitution in bid to calm political crisis

CLEAN : Benin launches new Constitution in bid to calm political crisis

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a new law in Bénin that absolves certain criminal infractions related to the 2019 legislative elections. It introduces several innovations, including the abolition of the death penalty, alignment of electoral mandates, and the establishment of general elections in 2026. The law also addresses public funding for political parties, positive discrimination for women and disabled individuals, and the creation of a vice-presidential role. Additionally, it covers the establishment of a national defense council, a court of accounts, and the recognition of traditional leadership.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What offenses were absolved by the newly promulgated law?

Offenses related to tax evasion

Offenses related to environmental laws

Offenses related to traffic violations

Offenses related to legislative elections

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which significant penalty was abolished according to the new law?

Life imprisonment

Fines

Community service

Death penalty

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of aligning all elective mandates?

To simplify the voting process

To increase voter turnout

To synchronize election cycles

To reduce election costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new position was created to work alongside the President?

Prime Minister

Chief Justice

Vice-President

Secretary of State

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group benefits from positive discrimination under the new law?

Immigrants

Senior citizens

Women and disabled persons

Children