Suppose the communist government in Country X has just been replaced by a multiparty democratic system with competitive elections. A double transition would occur within Country X if _____

a. the new government joined an alliance with one or more of its former enemies
b. the newly-elected leadership pushed the country quickly towards a total free-market system
c. the communist party was successful enough in the country's first elections to remain in power
d. the coalition government dissolved and new elections were held soon after the country's first election round


Correct Answer: b

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