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A '''junta''' (hoon-tuh) is a governing administrative council.  It can consist of civilian and/or military officers holding power in a country, especially after a [[coup d'état]].  In [[socialist]] regimes it is often referred to as a [[politburo]].  In [[Islamic]] cultures it is often referred to as a ''Majlis al-Shura''.  As a general rule juntas are not [[democracy|democratically]] elected, lack a system of [[checks and balances]], and tend to be [[authoritarian]] ruling by [[diktat]].

A '''junta''' (hoon-tuh) is a governing administrative council.  It can consist of civilian and/or military officers holding power in a country, especially after a [[coup d'état]].  In [[socialist]] regimes it is often referred to as a [[politburo]].  In [[Islamic]] cultures it is often referred to as a ''Majlis al-Shura''.  As a general rule juntas are not [[democracy|democratically]] elected, lack a system of [[checks and balances]], and tend to be [[authoritarian]] ruling by [[diktat]].  Juntas can come to poweer through [[violent]] means, [[electoral fraud]], or simply arise out of [[chaos]], [[anarchy]], and [[lawless]]ness.

Many [[dictator]]s have come to power at the head of a junta.  An example of a junta presently in power is that ruling [[Burma]].

Many [[dictator]]s have come to power at the head of a junta.  An example of a junta presently in power is that ruling [[Burma]].