Totalitarianism - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the defining characteristic of a totalitarian system?
State control over all aspects of society
Individual freedoms
State control over all aspects of society
What is the role of dissent in a totalitarian system?
Encouraged
Tolerated
Suppressed
What tools are often used to maintain control in a totalitarian system?
Democracy and free speech
Secret police, surveillance, and intimidation
Negotiation and compromise
What is the government's role in the economy in a totalitarian system?
Minimal
Moderate
Complete
What is the relationship between the ruling party or leader and the people in a totalitarian system?
Collaborative
Competitive
Dominant
How is totalitarianism different from authoritarianism?
While both authoritarianism and totalitarianism involve strong government control, totalitarianism is characterized by complete state control over all aspects of society, while authoritarianism may allow for some degree of individual freedoms and private enterprise.
What are some potential consequences of living under a totalitarian system?
Some potential consequences of living under a totalitarian system include the suppression of individual freedoms, lack of access to information and resources, propaganda, censorship, and human rights abuses. Totalitarian regimes can also lead to widespread suffering and economic stagnation.