The president, every 4 years when it’s time to elect the president people go and vote. hope this helps :)
This may help,
http://www.history.com/topics/robert-mugabe
D. Remained poor.
They experienced a period of economic stagnation following the independence. Making a lot of people remained poor despite being free from the European colonization. They need some time before they eventually make adjustments to implement a proper political system in place and develop their economy.