Question 38 5 out of 8 points According to Svolik (Lecture 8.2), what are the two problems authoritarian rulers must solve to stay in power? What does each mean? The fl failing at which problem led to the downfall of the Romanian dictator Ceausescu? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: Response Feedback: The first problems authoritarian rulers must solve is the problem of authoritarian control: to prevent challenges from the masses and and the second is the problem of authoritarian power-sharing. Romania was the most repressive European communist countries and extreme nepotism bore semblance to an absolute monarchy. Ceausescu was convicted of economic sabotage and genocide. The problem of power sharing: sharing power with ruling allies--prevent them from staging coups. 3 pts The problem of authoritarian control prevent the masses from revolting. 3 pts The problem of authoritarian control toppled Ceausescu. 2 pts Wrong answer that suggests effort: 2 pts No answer: 0 pts & Each instance of copying and pasteing PowerPoint without elaborating: -1 [None Given]
