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WAEC Government 2017 Question 47

Question 47

Military Rule

A military intervention into the politics of a state involves

  1. A.an overthrow of a legitimate government by pressure groups.
  2. B.the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces.
  3. C.violent overthrow of a democratic government by the police.
  4. D.the legitimate seizure of power by the police and civilians.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces.)

Explanation

Military intervention is the seizure of power by the armed forces.