After independence, Malaysia and Singapore had authoritarian governments in which

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a single dictator seized and held on to power for decades

no elections were held

the same political party always won elections and ruled

citizens were barred from voting and participating in government

none of the above

After independence, both Malaysia and Singapore had authoritarian governments in which the same political party always won elections and ruled. While there were instances of one-party dominance, there were still elections held and citizens were allowed to vote and participate in government.

After independence, Malaysia and Singapore had authoritarian governments in which the same political party always won elections and ruled.

After independence, both Malaysia and Singapore had authoritarian governments in which the same political party always won elections and ruled.

Explanation: To answer this question, we can use our knowledge about the political history of Malaysia and Singapore after gaining independence. We know that both countries had one dominant political party that consistently won elections and held power. In Malaysia, the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) was the ruling party, while in Singapore, it was the People's Action Party (PAP). These parties established long-lasting rule and maintained a strong grip on power through the electoral process. Therefore, the correct answer is that the same political party always won elections and ruled.