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Why did the term 'civil society' become popular in the 1980s?

A. At that time there was growing disenchantment with the perceived dishonesty of governments, especially as recipients of aid

B. The downfall of many totalitarian regimes was attributed to movements generated by civil society

C. It seemed to offer the possibility of peaceful change in other states

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D


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Civil society can be understood as:

A. The whole population of a state

B. The people within a state who behave in a politically civilised way

C. A social organization made up of retired civil servants

D. A framework within which people who lack political authority conduct their lives