Opposed to the power of churches or clergy in politics.

• A. Clientelism
• B. Coup D'etat
• C. Anticlericalism
• D. Maquiladoras

Answer: (C)

Anticlericalism is the stance or movement that seeks to limit or reduce the power of churches or clergy in political life. This makes it the best fit for describing opposition to church influence in politics, since the term specifically targets the role of religious institutions in government and public affairs.

In many Latin American contexts, including Mexico, anticlerical sentiment has driven calls for secular governance, separation of church and state, and restrictions on church involvement in education and public policy.

By contrast, clientelism refers to trading political favors for votes, a coup d'etat is a sudden overthrow of a government, and maquiladoras are border factories for manufacturing goods.