The Term Patrimonial State Refers to

Multiple Choice

The term patrimonial state refers to

A) the great overrepresentation of males in state leadership positions.
B) the tradition of authoritarianism that characterized Russian politics until the early 1980s.
C) the personalistic nature of politics during the Soviet era in which one leader was elevated to a top position.
D) the system of government in which the ruler treats the state as his personal property.
E) none of these.