Personalistic Dictators Rely on ______ to Maintain the Loyalty of Their

question 33

Multiple Choice

Personalistic dictators rely on ______ to maintain the loyalty of their support coalition and the citizenry more generally.

• A) cult of personality
• B) strong parties
• C) free media
• D) supportive military

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Definitions:

Taliban Government

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US Invasion

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