Why Do Governments Collapse?

Governments are like buildings. If too many people stop supporting them, they fall down. Sometimes, when leaders do things that make people angry, like raising taxes or fighting unfair wars, others start to believe they should take over instead.

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A king who starts expensive wars without asking his people might be overthrown by angry citizens.
If a president takes all the money for himself and ignores the poor, they might get kicked out of power.
A city leader who promises jobs but gives them only to their friends may lose support from other workers.

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