Meaning of Military System of Government and Reasons for Military Intervention
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- Definition of Military Rule
- Reasons for Military Intervention in Politics
Military rule is a form of unconstitutional administration of a state by members of the armed forces based on martial law after successfully overthrowing the government of the state through a coup d’état.
A Coup d’état is a forceful takeover of government in a state by members of the armed forces.
It is the duty of the military to defend the country from external attack, maintain the territorial integrity of the state, and suppress insurgencies and insecurity in a state.
Reasons for Military Intervention in Politics:
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