Question

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.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

A coup d'etat is a sudden, illegal seizure of power, typically by a small group—exactly what's described in option D.