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Which country implemented general suffrage for men in 1917 and women in 1919?
Which country implemented general suffrage for men in 1917 and women in 1919?
What significant change occurred in Indonesia's political landscape in 2004?
What significant change occurred in Indonesia's political landscape in 2004?
Which of the following represents a threat to democracy as indicated in the content?
Which of the following represents a threat to democracy as indicated in the content?
What obligations do citizens in democracies have?
What obligations do citizens in democracies have?
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What is a characteristic of the living conditions Anna Nooshin experienced in asylum-seeker centres?
What is a characteristic of the living conditions Anna Nooshin experienced in asylum-seeker centres?
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What aspect of her past does Anna Nooshin emphasize?
What aspect of her past does Anna Nooshin emphasize?
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During which decade did Spain become a democracy?
During which decade did Spain become a democracy?
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What right is typically granted to citizens in democracies but often denied in authoritarian regimes?
What right is typically granted to citizens in democracies but often denied in authoritarian regimes?
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What is a primary feature of direct democracy as seen in ancient Athens?
What is a primary feature of direct democracy as seen in ancient Athens?
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Which of the following best describes indirect democracy?
Which of the following best describes indirect democracy?
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How does the parliamentary democracy in the Netherlands ensure protection for minority rights?
How does the parliamentary democracy in the Netherlands ensure protection for minority rights?
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What is the minimum age for citizens to vote in the parliamentary system discussed?
What is the minimum age for citizens to vote in the parliamentary system discussed?
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Which characteristic distinguishes free and fair elections in a democracy?
Which characteristic distinguishes free and fair elections in a democracy?
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What significant event occurred in January 2021 that challenged democratic processes?
What significant event occurred in January 2021 that challenged democratic processes?
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What is one advantage of living in a democracy rather than an authoritarian regime?
What is one advantage of living in a democracy rather than an authoritarian regime?
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Which of the following issues is NOT mentioned as a public interest to be addressed by politicians?
Which of the following issues is NOT mentioned as a public interest to be addressed by politicians?
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What role do journalists have in a democratic society as described?
What role do journalists have in a democratic society as described?
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What is the relationship between the government and Parliament in the lawmaking process?
What is the relationship between the government and Parliament in the lawmaking process?
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How does the public interest related to safety and security primarily manifest?
How does the public interest related to safety and security primarily manifest?
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What would Mila prioritize if she were in power?
What would Mila prioritize if she were in power?
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Romy's proposal for handling public interest focuses on which group of people?
Romy's proposal for handling public interest focuses on which group of people?
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Which of the following best describes the role of politicians in a democracy?
Which of the following best describes the role of politicians in a democracy?
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Which proposal did Lara make regarding political representation?
Which proposal did Lara make regarding political representation?
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What is a common misconception about the role of public interests in a democracy?
What is a common misconception about the role of public interests in a democracy?
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What typically characterizes the leadership structure in an authoritarian regime?
What typically characterizes the leadership structure in an authoritarian regime?
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What is a primary characteristic of totalitarian regimes?
What is a primary characteristic of totalitarian regimes?
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How do authoritarian regimes typically handle elections?
How do authoritarian regimes typically handle elections?
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What is the role of the military in many authoritarian regimes?
What is the role of the military in many authoritarian regimes?
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What is one effect of censorship in authoritarian regimes?
What is one effect of censorship in authoritarian regimes?
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In a religious authoritarian regime, who ultimately has decision-making power?
In a religious authoritarian regime, who ultimately has decision-making power?
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What typically happens to groups with differing opinions in an authoritarian regime?
What typically happens to groups with differing opinions in an authoritarian regime?
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What does the term 'no separation of powers' imply in the context of an authoritarian regime?
What does the term 'no separation of powers' imply in the context of an authoritarian regime?
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Study Notes
Authoritarian Regimes
- In an authoritarian regime (dictatorship), one person (military, or family), or a small group of people, holds all power.
- People living in an authoritarian regime have limited freedom and rights.
- This form of government is very different from a democracy in many ways.
- The inhabitants cannot remove a leader from office by holding elections.
- Groups with different opinions, or those viewed as opponents, are viewed by the authoritarian regime as enemies.
- You always have to be careful what you say and do, because the political police can arrest and imprison you.
- The world map on pages 72 and 73 shows the countries that have authoritarian regimes.
- Some authoritarian regimes are based on ideology, such as in North Korea and China.
- In those countries, the communist parties have complete control.
Key Characteristics of Authoritarian Regimes
- There is no separation of powers, because a single person or a small group of people hold all the power.
- There are no independent judges. The authorities appoint judges themselves, or control what they do.
- Elections often involve electoral fraud. The government manipulates the election results, bans opposition parties, or intimidates voters to control the outcome.
- Opposition parties are often banned. These parties are not in the coalition.
- There is no freedom of the press. Journalists get into trouble if they release critical reports. Sometimes the government censors what can be shown on TV.
- The military plays a major role in politics in order to suppress public resistance.
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Description
This quiz explores the characteristics and implications of authoritarian regimes around the world. It covers how power is concentrated in a single leader or a small group, limiting freedoms and rights for citizens. Additionally, the differences between authoritarianism and democracy are highlighted, along with examples from various countries.
