Question 36
Military RuleThe reluctance of military regimes to hand-over power to civilian administration is because, they
- A.feel a sense of entitlement.
- B.perceive civilians and politicians as evil doers and backward.
- C.have the backing of traditional rulers, their subjects and the clergy.
- D.negotiable better loan terms for the country than the civilian government.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (perceive civilians and politicians as evil doers and backward.)
Explanation
Military rulers often claim politicians are corrupt and incompetent, using this to justify staying in power.