Citizens elect their leaders, usually through the agency of a political party, and these leaders hold power for a limited period, before a further election is held to determine whether or not they should continue in office.

BBC: Unit 1: People and Politics

At Tuesday's U.N. hearing, Biti will present evidence the party believes shows Zimbabwe's deteriorating political climate and a government trying to hold on to power, said George Sibotshiwe, a spokesman for Tsvangirai.

CNN: Zimbabwe: More than 200 opposition supporters freed

The more Americans depend on governmental largesse for their livelihoods, the greater the power of the government to dictate norms of social and political behavior and the greater the governing class's hold on power.

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