A form of government organized by a council of military officers is called______

1. Analyze the question The question asks for the term for a government run by a council of military officers. The key word is "council."

2. Explain the concepts

• Militocracy: not a standard political science term. It is sometimes used loosely for military rule, but it is not the recognized answer.
• Stratocracy: a government run by the military, or a state where the military and the state are essentially one. The word comes from the Greek stratos (army). It describes the general system of military rule, not specifically a council.
• Military Junta: a government led by a committee or council of military leaders, usually after seizing power by a coup. "Junta" is Spanish for "council" or "meeting."
• Mobocracy: rule by the mob, meaning uncontrolled crowds. It has nothing to do with the military.

3. Step-by-step reasoning

1. The question stresses a council of military officers.
2. Mobocracy is eliminated, because it refers to mob rule.
3. Militocracy is not a standard term, so it is eliminated.
4. Stratocracy and Military Junta are both about military rule, but only "junta" literally means a council. Nigerian examples include the Supreme Military Council under Gowon and Obasanjo, the Armed Forces Ruling Council under Babangida, and the Provisional Ruling Council under Abacha.

4. Answer Stratocracy is the broader term for military-dominated government, but the question's wording, "organized by a council of military officers," matches the definition of a Military Junta.

5. Exam tip Remember: Junta = council. When a question mentions a council or committee of officers ruling, think "junta." Stratocracy is the general system, and a junta is the ruling body in it. Nigerian military regimes are the classic examples to cite.