Authoritarian Regimes Overview

<p>Consociational democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often emphasize the need for democracy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Military junta (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no universal definition of democracy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encourages diverse political interests to coexist. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cooperation among different social groups. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focus on state control over personal life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The extent to which minority rights are protected (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They exhibit elements of both democracy and authoritarianism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pluralism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a lack of consensus on what constitutes democracy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competitive democracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Systems of rule where power is concentrated in a single person or organization, often suppressing opposition and individual rights.

Different types of democracies exist classified by their structures and behaviours. These include majoritarian and consensus types.

Political systems that blend characteristics of authoritarianism and democracy; often lacking clear definitions and difficult to categorize.

Power concentrated in a single person, with varying degrees of control (dictatorship, monarchy etc)

Power held by a group or organization (e.g., military junta or a one-party state)

A form of government where a single monarch holds absolute power, often inherited, with limited or no checks on their authority.

Leaders who seize and maintain power through force, often suppressing dissent and controlling all aspects of government and society.

A government controlled by a group of military officers, often seizing power through a coup d'état.

A political system where only one political party is legally permitted to hold power.

A system where different social groups (ethnic, religious, etc.) share power and influence through agreements and institutions.

Leaders who gain power by appealing directly to the people and often express nationalist or anti-establishment sentiments. They may erode checks and balances and concentrate power.

Totalitarianism aims to control all aspects of society, including people's thoughts and beliefs. Authoritarianism focuses on maintaining power, often using force and limiting individual freedoms.

A system where the majority holds power, decisions are made by simple majority vote, and minorities may have less influence.

A system that seeks to represent and accommodate diverse interests, often using proportional representation and coalition governments.

A type of democracy where political issues are less heated, disagreements are managed through compromise, and elites are more cooperative.