Question

Which of the following situations best represents a hereditary change in leadership?
A.
A president leaves office, and a political rival is elected.
B.
A legislator resigns, and the country elects a replacement.
C.
A queen dies, and her son becomes king.
D.
A general seizes power and establishes a military state.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C. A queen dies, and her son becomes king — that's hereditary succession (leadership passed by family lineage).