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In tough times or in times of a crisis, the democratic nation often becomes an authoritarian one. During ordinary times, nobody thinks about the political system. People just vote for those who make promises and try to keep them. As long as the country is secure and there is reasonable development, no one is bothered about the leaders and the policies. But, if there is some kind of aggressive revolution or a shortage of basic supplies or a lot of unemployed citizens, the leadership comes under question.

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