Question

overwhelming challenges made it difficult for governments to stay in power in africa. the options are: authoritarian, democratic, communist, military

Explanation:

In the context of post - independence Africa and the challenges of governance, democratic governments faced difficulties in staying in power due to various issues like economic instability, ethnic conflicts, and external pressures. Authoritarian, Communist, and military governments often had more centralized control mechanisms to maintain power, while democratic systems with their emphasis on representation and pluralism struggled more in the face of overwhelming challenges in many African nations.

Answer:

democratic