Government-Military rule

Military rule

This is a form of unconstitutional administration of a state by members of the armed forces based on decree after successfully overthrowing the government of a state.

Features

Suspension of the constitution
Absence of opposition
The rule with decrees
The use of force
Abuse of fundamental human right

Suspension of the constitution

They do not operate with a constitution, Whenever they are drawn into the realm of politics, they suspend the constitution. It’s suspended whenever they take over power.

Absence of opposition

opposition of any kind is not tolerated where found, they are suppressed.

The rule with decrees

laws are made through issuing of decrees, it is based on decree and edicts.

The use of force

A military regime does not condone any kind of disobedience to its rule as such it compels every person , group or institution to obey through the use of force.

Abuse of fundamental human right

Fundamental human rights of citizens are infringed upon with unwarranted arrests, etc. There is restriction on the movement of people and freedom of expression.

Reasons

Political crises
Mismanagement of the economy
Political ambition of some military officers
Politicizing the military
Tribal politics

Political crises

When there is a period of perpetual crisis in a country the military uses that as an excuse to topple the government.

Mismanagement of the economy

Over-time the civilian governments have been accused of mismanagement of the economy as a reason for military intervention.

Political ambition of some military officers

Some military officers are so ambitious that their aim of joining or enlisting in the military is to get the opportunity to stage a coup and gain governmental power.

Politicizing the military

The military was politicized in terms of promotion and appointment and were highly engaged by some of the politicians.

Tribal politics

Tribal politics often lead to break down of law and order and it is a direct invitation to the military to take over the government.

Effects

Corruption
Mismanagement of resources
Human rights abuse
No respect for the rule of law
Opposition not allowed

Forestalled

Good governance
Outlaw of the military
Free and fair elections
Adherence to the principle of rule of law
Responsive and accountable