In Zimbabwe, in 2008, Robert Mugabe was kept in power through miscounted elections.This is an example of __________.
A)the sway that authoritarianism holds in much of the third world
B)corruption being largely a problem of the developed world
C)the inherent and natural complexities of the electoral system
D)the sway that totalitarianism holds in much of the third world

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The situation in Zimbabwe, where Mugabe was able to stay in power through fraudulent elections, highlights the enduring power of authoritarianism in much of the third world. It is not an example of corruption being a problem of the developed world, nor is it an example of the inherent complexities of the electoral system. While Mugabe's regime could be described as totalitarian, the question specifically asks for the best answer, and A is the most fitting choice.

In Zimbabwe, in 2008, Robert Mugabe Was Kept in Power