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Military_Government_Junta

1. Military Government (Junta)

2. • Government directly controlled by the military • Army leaders hold highest authority, not elected representatives • Military suspends constitution and democracy • Rules enforced through strict control and force Military Government (Junta): Structure

3. Military Government (Junta): Key Characteristics • No free and fair elections • Media and public speech controlled by the military • Harsh punishments for protesting or opposing government • Focus on security, law, and national order • Military officials take over key government positions

4. • Military claims civilian leaders are corrupt or weak • Occurs during political instability or emergencies • Army believes they can bring discipline and national safety Military Government (Junta): Why

5. Military Government (Junta): Incident/Story Example: Myanmar (2021) • Military refused to accept election results • Arrested leaders and took full control Historical Example: Pakistan (1958, 1977, 1999) • Military coup removed civilian governments • Army ruled the country multiple times

6. Positive: • Quick decision-making in crisis • Some stability during emergencies Negative: • Human rights violations • Citizens lose freedom and voting rights • Violence against protestors and political rivals • Delays progress toward democracy Military Government (Junta): Impact