Manuel Noriega was never elected president of Panama, but he became its de facto ruler when he became head of the army. In doing so, he became powerful enough to demand the resignation of the elected president. What was Noriega's government if this is the only information on which to base your answer?

A) totalitarian
B) authoritarian
C) democratic
D) a monarchy

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Noriega's government can be characterized as authoritarian because he exercised nearly complete control over the government and did not allow for meaningful political opposition or free and fair elections.

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