In some african nations, the end of european colonial rule brought about political instability. many countries were not able to establish a stable democratic government. as a result, some nations were vulnerable to ( ) , which can be defined as sudden, violent overthrows of governments.

In some African nations, the end of European colonial rule brought about political instability. Many countries were not able to establish a stable democratic government. As a result, some nations were vulnerable to COUPS D'ETAT, which can be defined as sudden, violent overthrows of governments.

A coup d'état is the seizure of political power in a sudden and violent way, by a group of power, violating the legal norms of succession in power previously in force.

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.