Authoritarian Rulers Typically Enjoy Power for Only a Short Period

question 45

Multiple Choice

Authoritarian rulers typically enjoy power for only a short period of time and are often overthrown.How does their overthrow typically come about?

• A) by a coalition government of the united opposition parties
• B) by socialists and separatists
• C) by a mass political movement
• D) by a faction within the military or the ruling party

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