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Which of the following does NOT occur in sense of inevitability around the change n government while claiming their actions will bring long-term stability:

Correct answer: C. Coup leaders try to keep state building and television stations under civilian management to establish the illusion of civilian control

  • A. the coup leaders try to create a sense of inevitability around the change in government while claiming their actions will bring long-term stability
  • B. Civilian politicians in power and uncooperative military officers are arrested or killed
  • C. Coup leaders try to keep state building and television stations under civilian management to establish the illusion of civilian control
  • D. Political power is seized by domestic military forces

Explanation

Military coup leaders usually seize key state buildings and broadcasting stations to control communications and project authority, rather than leave them under civilian management. Arresting opponents, claiming future stability, and taking power are common coup tactics.

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