Concept:Democratic governance depends on freely elected governments and the uninterrupted operation of constitutional processes.
Explanation:When military coups repeatedly remove elected governments, democratic institutions are seriously weakened.
The rule of law is disrupted because the military replaces constitutional authority.
Public confidence in the electoral process declines sharply.
Each coup also interrupts policy making and reforms, making it difficult for any elected government to build lasting progress.
Education, culture, religion, and health may be harmed indirectly, but the main casualty of overthrowing an elected government is the democratic system itself.
Thus, frequent military coups chiefly stall democratic gains.
Answer:D. democratic gains