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In a dictatorship, what is the primary mechanism through which the ruling entity maintains power?
In a dictatorship, what is the primary mechanism through which the ruling entity maintains power?
- Encouraging the formation of opposition political parties.
- Promoting open dialogue and dissenting opinions.
- Use of intimidation, terror, and suppression of basic civil liberties. (correct)
- Guaranteeing comprehensive civil liberties and rights.
What is a key characteristic of a dictator's control over the legal system within their own country?
What is a key characteristic of a dictator's control over the legal system within their own country?
- They can manipulate laws and suppress investigations to avoid accountability. (correct)
- They uphold the principles of an independent judiciary.
- They are subject to the same laws and legal processes as ordinary citizens.
- They ensure fair trials and protect the rights of the accused.
Which action is a typical first step a dictator might take to consolidate power after seizing control of a country?
Which action is a typical first step a dictator might take to consolidate power after seizing control of a country?
- Establishing term limits for the leadership position.
- Shutting down political parties and controlling the media. (correct)
- Implementing policies that protect freedom of speech and assembly.
- Holding free and fair elections to legitimize their rule.
How are citizens typically viewed and treated in a dictatorship?
How are citizens typically viewed and treated in a dictatorship?
What role do the military and police typically play in a dictatorship?
What role do the military and police typically play in a dictatorship?
Why is a dictator's ability to commit crimes without consequence a significant aspect of their power?
Why is a dictator's ability to commit crimes without consequence a significant aspect of their power?
How do dictators typically handle dissent or opposition to their rule?
How do dictators typically handle dissent or opposition to their rule?
What is the role of propaganda and misinformation in maintaining a dictatorship?
What is the role of propaganda and misinformation in maintaining a dictatorship?
In what way does the control of media outlets contribute to the longevity of a dictatorship?
In what way does the control of media outlets contribute to the longevity of a dictatorship?
What is a 'coup' in the context of the formation of a dictatorship?
What is a 'coup' in the context of the formation of a dictatorship?
How might a dictator alter laws or the constitution to perpetuate their rule?
How might a dictator alter laws or the constitution to perpetuate their rule?
What is the significance of filling important positions with loyalists in a newly formed dictatorship?
What is the significance of filling important positions with loyalists in a newly formed dictatorship?
What distinguishes a dictatorship from a democracy in terms of citizen participation in government?
What distinguishes a dictatorship from a democracy in terms of citizen participation in government?
Which outcome is most probable for citizens who openly criticize a dictatorial regime?
Which outcome is most probable for citizens who openly criticize a dictatorial regime?
What is the long-term impact of a dictatorship on a country's political and social development?
What is the long-term impact of a dictatorship on a country's political and social development?
Flashcards
Dictatorship
Dictatorship
A form of government where one person or a small group has absolute power, without limits. The ruler is called a dictator.
Dictator's Legal Immunity
Dictator's Legal Immunity
In a dictatorship, the ruler can commit crimes without facing charges within their own country due to control over the legal system.
Citizen Rights in Dictatorship
Citizen Rights in Dictatorship
Citizens under a dictatorship generally have no rights, existing to serve the ruler's interests, not their own.
Lack of Citizen Benefits
Lack of Citizen Benefits
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Dictatorship Formation
Dictatorship Formation
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Maintaining Dictatorial Power
Maintaining Dictatorial Power
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New Government Formation
New Government Formation
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Maintaining Power
Maintaining Power
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Study Notes
- Dictatorship is a governmental system where a single person or a small group wields absolute power and makes all decisions.
- A dictator has complete control over the legal system, and can commit crimes without facing charges within their own country.
- Dictators are not completely immune, and can still face charges in international courts for egregious crimes like genocide or crimes against humanity.
Citizen Rights
- Citizens in a dictatorship typically have no rights.
- The dictator exercises total power over the government and society, sometimes requiring elites to carry out orders.
- Citizens are expected to avoid offending or overthrowing the dictator, obey them, respect the national anthem, and perform compulsory military service.
- Dictators maintain power through intimidation, terror, and suppression of basic civil liberties.
- Citizens are often unable to criticize or challenge the government, speak their minds, practice their religion freely, or feel safe from governmental intrusion.
Formation of a Dictatorship
- A dictatorship is formed when a single leader or small group seizes control of a country, often by force or deception.
- This can occur through seizing control of the military or other important groups, such as the police.
- A violent takeover, or coup, involves using the military to remove current leaders.
- Once in power, dictators suppress opposition by shutting down political parties, controlling the media, and punishing dissenters.
- Dictators may alter laws or the constitution to ensure their continued rule.
- Leaders often use the military and police to maintain control and discourage resistance.
- Propaganda and control of information are used to create a perception of the dictator as an infallible leader.
- The leader appoints loyal individuals to key positions within the government.
- While claiming to ensure safety and stability, dissent is suppressed, and threats to the ruler's power are eliminated.
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