Some Scholars Argue That Elections in Dictatorships Serve a Purpose

Some scholars argue that elections in dictatorships serve a purpose even if they are not the mechanism for selecting leaders. They argue that elections can stabilize the dictatorship by:

A) discouraging opposition groups from challenging the dictator.
B) dividing the opposition by allowing some groups to participate but not others.
C) presenting a democratic "appearance" to satisfy international organizations.
D) all of these are reasons given to explain why dictatorships have elections.