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What role does the military play in government in Myanmar and Thailand?
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The military decides on the leader without elections.
The military runs the elections and government.
People vote in elections, but the military has the right to overrule their vote.
People vote on laws and the military enforces laws.
What role does the military play in government in Myanmar and Thailand?
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1 point
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The military decides on the leader without elections.
The military runs the elections and government.
People vote in elections, but the military has the right to overrule their vote.
People vote on laws and the military enforces laws.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In Myanmar and Thailand, the military plays a significant role in government, often influencing or controlling political processes.
In Myanmar, the military (Tatmadaw) has a history of directly ruling the country and has significant influence over the government, including the ability to decide on leadership without elections, particularly evident during the military coup in February 2021.
In Thailand, while there are elections, the military has retained significant power and can influence or overrule electoral outcomes, often intervening in politics through coups or constitutional maneuvers.
Based on the options provided, the most accurate statement would be:
**"People vote in elections, but the military has the right to overrule their vote."**
This reflects the reality in both countries where, despite electoral processes, the military maintains an influential role in governance.
In Myanmar, the military (Tatmadaw) has a history of directly ruling the country and has significant influence over the government, including the ability to decide on leadership without elections, particularly evident during the military coup in February 2021.
In Thailand, while there are elections, the military has retained significant power and can influence or overrule electoral outcomes, often intervening in politics through coups or constitutional maneuvers.
Based on the options provided, the most accurate statement would be:
**"People vote in elections, but the military has the right to overrule their vote."**
This reflects the reality in both countries where, despite electoral processes, the military maintains an influential role in governance.