What is the basic assumption behind the selectorate theory?
A. That dictators care more about staying in power than democratic leaders do.
B. That dictators use elections to discourage internal rivals from attempting coups.
C. That all political leaders are motivated by the desire to gain and maintain office.
D. All of these are important assumptions of the selectorate theory.
C. That all political leaders are motivated by the desire to gain and maintain office.
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