A revolution is the act of removing a government, often by force, and putting a new government in its place. Revolutions usually occur at breaking points. People are so fed up with the current form of government that they rebel. Revolutions can also occur when powerful individuals seize power. During the American Revolution, the form of government in the American colonies changed from a constitutional monarchy to a representative democracy. There was a revolution in Egypt in 2011. As a result, the country’s government changed from a dictatorship to an oligarchy to a representative democracy over just a few months.
Which of the following would most likely be described as a "revolution"?
A
Activists remove their country's monarchy and replace it with a democracy.
B
In a monarchy, power passes automatically and peacefully from a mother to a daughter.
C
A new mayor is elected through a fair and free election.
D
Two political parties work together to pass a state's budget.