4.2 Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?

• What is the purpose of a strike?

  To pressure the government
• Match the cause of protests with its description:

  Economic factors ↔️ Dissatisfaction with government policies

  Social issues ↔️ Inequality and discrimination

  Political factors ↔️ Calls for regime change

  Specific events or incidents ↔️ Unpopular government decisions
• Governments may enact laws to limit the impact of strikes
• Who are the key players involved in protests in French-speaking countries?

  Citizens, workers, government, employers
• What are strikes used for in French-speaking countries?

  Pressure government or employers
• Strikes provide citizens with more leverage over the government compared to demonstrations.


  True
• What is the primary goal of civil disobedience in protests?

  Non-violent resistance to unjust laws
• What are some factors that influence the effectiveness of protests in French-speaking countries?

  Scale, organization, public support
• The impact and effectiveness of protests in French-speaking countries can vary greatly depending on the scale
• Higher public support for protests increases political and social pressure
• Negotiation by the government is more effective than heavy-handed crackdowns
• Demonstrations and strikes reflect the power dynamics between citizens and the government
• Strikes are work stoppages used by workers to pressure the government or employers
• Political factors, such as dissatisfaction with the government, can trigger protests.


  True
• Demonstrations provide citizens with significant leverage to disrupt operations.

  False
• The government's role in protests includes moderating demonstrations and negotiating with unions.


  True
• What is the typical goal of demonstrations in protests?

  Raise awareness
• What is the defining characteristic of an occupation as a protest method?

  Sustained physical presence
• What legal measures may the government use to regulate strike activity?

  Enforcement of restrictions
• Large-scale demonstrations with public support can pressure the government to address grievances.


  True
• Demonstrations are public gatherings where citizens voice their opinions and demands
• Strikes aim to pressure either the government or employers
• Who primarily organizes strikes?

  Labor unions
• Stages of a strike in chronological order

  1️⃣ Workers organize and agree to strike

  2️⃣ Workers stop work and begin strike

  3️⃣ Negotiations with employers or government

  4️⃣ Agreement is reached or strike continues
• Workers and labor unions are the primary organizers of demonstrations in French-speaking countries.

  False
• Match the feature with the type of political expression:

  Type ↔️ Public Gatherings (Demonstrations)

  Objective ↔️ Voice Opinions (Demonstrations)

  Participants ↔️ General Public (Demonstrations)
• Dissatisfaction with the government is a key political cause of protests.
• Negotiation involves direct dialogue with protest leaders
• What is the impact of large-scale demonstrations on the government in French-speaking countries?

  Pressures for policy changes
• How do widespread strikes in French-speaking countries pressure the government or employers?

  Disrupt economic operations
• Well-organized protests with clear demands are more likely to succeed.


  True
• Demonstrations are public gatherings where citizens voice their opinions and demands to the government.


  True
• Strikes give workers more leverage over the government by disrupting society.

  True
• What are the main economic factors that trigger demonstrations and strikes in French-speaking countries?

  Dissatisfaction with policies
• Match the player with their role in protests:

  Citizens/General Public ↔️ Voice opinions and demands

  Workers/Labor Unions ↔️ Organize and lead strikes

  Government ↔️ Moderates demonstrations and negotiates

  Employers ↔️ Negotiate with unions
• Workers and labor unions organize strikes to pressure the government or employers
• Match the protest method with its description:

  Demonstrations ↔️ Public gatherings to voice opinions

  Strikes ↔️ Work stoppages by workers

  Civil Disobedience ↔️ Non-violent resistance to unjust laws

  Occupation ↔️ Sustained physical presence in strategic locations
• Civil disobedience always involves violent resistance to unjust laws.

  False
• Negotiation is a common government response to strikes.


  True
• Widespread strikes can cripple key industries, forcing the government to negotiate