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WAEC Government 2024 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which situation in a democratic state can create an environment where military intervention is perceived as the only option to restore order, protect the population or address grievances?

  • A. Boycott of elections
  • B. Economic crises
  • C. Political crisesCorrect
  • D. Youth unemployment

Explanation

Political crises are one of the major factors that usually necessitate military intervention in politics; the military often sees itself as a corrective institution that can restore law and order when a country is sliding towards anarchy from political crisis.

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