Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Direct military intervention in the political system is likely to occur only when the probability of mass unrest is relatively low.
2. The bargaining that occurs between the dictator and the military in situations of military brinksmanship can easily spiral out of control and lead to direct military intervention.
3. A key component of the selectorate theory is that there’s a challenger willing, at any moment, to replace the incumbent leader.
4. To stay in power, leaders must keep members of their winning coalitions happy.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True

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