Which of the statements below describes a transfer of government authority that has the strongest claim to be legitimate?
a. A group of tribal warlords join together to force the regime to surrender the capital city.
b. A revolutionary group takes over the government and gains diplomatic recognition by the United Nations.
c. Military leaders remove the president from power and declare a state of emergency and impose martial law.
d. Leaders of a dissident party that has been outlawed by the old regime launch a coup that removes the ruling party from power.
Correct Answer: b
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