POL301Y1 Lecture Notes - Totalitarianism, Neoliberalism, Galvanization
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The capability of a coup to be carried out depends upon two recent developments: the rise of the modern state and bureaucracy, the armed forces. The coup can be carried out from the outside, by forces directly outside of the gov but still within the periphery of the state such as the professional civil service, the armed forces, and police," (pg 212) In other words, in most cases, a coup will not occur if the leaders of the state from all departments share loyalties or are from the same tribes, or kinsmen of some sort. Civil service appts. have two special means, or functions: to uphold and protect a regime, to make certain that policies are carried through and implemented. For the aforementioned to occur, the people that hold the top position in office and service are. Party men. " this generally means that these individuals agree blindly with the government and side with its policies, whether just or corrupt.
