All of the following contributed to the downfall of the Soviet Union in 1991 except
A) public dissatisfaction with low living standards and political repression.
B) an inability to produce low-cost consumer goods that households wanted.
C) lack of high-quality goods and services.
D) lack of a strong dictator who can coordinate economic activities.

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The lack of a strong dictator who can coordinate economic activities did not contribute to the downfall of the Soviet Union. This is because the Soviet Union was already under the dictatorship of the Communist Party, and their inability to coordinate economic activities was due to deeper systemic issues such as central planning, bureaucracy, and lack of incentives. Therefore, D is the correct answer as the other options all played a significant role in the downfall of the Soviet Union.

All of the Following Contributed to the Downfall of the Soviet