Which of the Following Factors Is the Worst Predictor of Whether

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is the worst predictor of whether or not a country will have a military coup that topples a civilian government?

• A) The strength of civil society
• B) The size and strength of their armed forces
• C) The size of the GNP per capita
• D) The level of legitimacy of the civilian government
• E) The performance of the economy, including the rate of inflation

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