The question was very popular as it was attempted by almost all candidates. Majority of those that attempted it performed creditably well. They defined military coup d’état as 'a forceful overthrow of a constituted government by the armed forces. They were handsomely rewarded. They also gave enough points.In the ‘b' part of the question which made them score high marks.

Some of the features of military rule mentioned by candidates to score high marks included:
(1)The use of means of coercion/force
(2)Suspension of the constitution;
(3)Banning of political parties;
(4)Abuse of Fundamental Human Rights;
(5)Rule by decrees/edicts, etc"