Fascism - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

An authoritarian government

To control all aspects of society

Extreme nationalism

As threats to national unity

Militarism, racism, and persecution of minority groups

Some common characteristics of fascist regimes include extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, the suppression of individual freedoms, and the belief in a single leader or party as the embodiment of the nation.

While both fascism and authoritarianism involve strong government control, fascism is characterized by extreme nationalism and a focus on national unity, while authoritarianism may not necessarily involve these elements.