Question

provide the word or words that correctly fill in the blank.
a sudden seizure of power from the government is called a _blank_.
revolution
coup
theft
dictatorship

Explanation:

• Revolution: A revolution is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures, usually accompanied by social upheaval. It is a more long - term and often widespread social, political, and economic transformation.
• Coup: A coup (short for coup d'état) is a sudden, illegal, and often violent seizure of power from a government. It is a relatively quick action by a group (such as a military faction) to take control.
• Theft: Theft is the act of taking someone else's property without permission. It is related to property crime, not a seizure of political power.
• Dictatorship: A dictatorship is a form of government where one person or a small group has absolute power. It is a type of government system, not the act of seizing power.

Based on the definitions, the word that best fits the description of a sudden seizure of power from the government is "coup".

Answer:

B. coup