Government

absence of rich natural resources

tensions and political discord among member states

inter-ethnic extinction and poor social cohesion

weak labour force

negotiate better loan terms for the country than the civilian government

have the backing of traditional rulers, their subjects and the clergy

feel a sense of entitlement

perceive civilians and politicians as evil doers and backward

ideological power

legitimate power

expert power

charismatic power

Federalism

Liberalism

Communalism

Feudalism

Cabinet

Elections

Mass media

Political parties