Revolutions are fundamental and often sudden changes in political power or organizational structures that occur when the population revolts against the government.
Think of revolutions like a major plot twist in your favorite TV show. Everything seems to be going one way, then suddenly there's a big change that alters the course of all future episodes.
Coup d'etat: This is a sudden overthrow of an existing government by a small group. It's like if the side characters in a TV show suddenly took over as main characters!
Social Movements: These are organized efforts by large numbers of people to bring about or impede social, political, economic, or cultural change. They're like fandoms rallying together to save their favorite show from cancellation.
Political Instability: This refers to the likelihood of having demonstrations, forms of violence, workers going on strike, and other actions that disrupt social order and undermine governance. It’s like constant drama and conflict within your favorite reality TV show – you never know what’s going to happen next!
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