Bureaucratic authoritarianism often justifies military rule by asserting that
A) only the military can restore public pride.
B) only technocratic leadership can rise above "irrational" politics.
C) civilians are inferior to the officer corps.
D) only the educated elites should be given the right to rule.

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Bureaucratic authoritarianism justifies military rule by claiming that civilian politicians are incapable of making rational decisions, and that therefore technocratic leadership is necessary to restore stability and economic growth. This argument often emphasizes the importance of expertise and education, rather than military superiority or the superiority of one social group over another.

Bureaucratic Authoritarianism Often Justifies Military Rule by Asserting That