Which of the following statements best characterizes Costa Rica's government since 1949?

Costa Rica established a democratic republic after its 1948 civil war, and in 1949 it abolished its army. Since then, it has maintained a democratic government and strong ties with the United States. This makes C, “A democratic republic was established, and the country now has strong ties with the US,” the best answer; the other choices incorrectly describe military or communist rule.

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