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WAEC Government 2017 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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47. A military intervention into the politics of a state involves

  • A. A. an overthrow of a legitimate government by pressure groups
  • B. B. the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forcesCorrect
  • C. C. violent overthrow of a democratic government by the police
  • D. D. the legitimate seizure of power by the police and civilians

Explanation

A military intervention into the politics of a state involves the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces.

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