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What was Angola's political system after independence?

  • Democratic

  • Socialist

  • Monarchy

  • Marxist-Leninist

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Angola adopted a Marxist-Leninist political system after gaining independence from Portugal in 1975. This system was characterized by a single-party state, a command economy, and a strong emphasis on social equality. The ruling party, the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), pursued socialist policies and maintained close ties with the Soviet Union and other communist countries.
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