What undemocratic move did Duvalier make in 1964?
Declared himself President for Life
Closed all other political parties
Banned elections
Declared martial law
Answer
In 1964, Francois Duvalier, the President of Haiti, declared himself President for Life. This was an undemocratic move that allowed him to remain in power indefinitely. Duvalier had already consolidated his power by suppressing opposition and rigging elections, and this move was a further step in his efforts to establish a dictatorship.
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