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Which of the following situations is the best example of a coup d'etat?

A.
A king leaves the throne and passes leadership to his daughter.
B.
A political party wins more seats in parliament after an election.
C.
A candidate wins a popular election and becomes president.
D.
A group of leaders forcefully overthrows the current government.

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Answer:

D. A group of leaders forcefully overthrows the current government.

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The correct answer is D.A group of leaders forcefully overthrows the current government.

It's basically a rebellion with the goal of seizing power from the ruling class. It can shortly be just called a coup.
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