Which of the following is one reason why the military often emerges during periods of political decay?
A. The military is often perceived as a trusted ally by a country's political elite suffering from public disapproval.
B. The military often has a strong relationship with a country's police force, resulting in it intervening to reinforce the police during bouts of instability.
C. The military normally has a monopoly over the tools of violence.
D. It is often written into countries' constitutions that the military can intervene politically when its leadership deems it necessary.
Answer: C
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