Which of the following is a key characteristic of a coup?
A. Armed uprisings primarily in the countryside eventually take the capital and execute a turnover of political power.
B. It is a response to excessive use of force by the existing regime against a marginalized group.
C. The top leader or part of the leadership is removed from power by force or by the threat of force.
D. It is conducted by members of the military elite.
Answer: C
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