Totalitarianism
How does a totalitarian government react to conflict?
It suppresses opposition using fear, force, and surveillance.
In a theocracy, who usually decides what is right and wrong?
The religious leaders.
How do totalitarian states handle foreign conflicts?
Answer: They use nationalism and control information.
Do the small powerful groups handle conflict through private discussion or in public?
Private duscussion.
If two people disagree in a theocracy, whose rules do they have to follow?
The rules from their religion.
Is an oligarchy a group of people who were born into it or are wealthy individuals who are powerful enough?
Wealthy individuals who have power.
True or False: The laws in a theocracy are generally based on religious scripture or doctrine, rather than secular principles.
True!
When people disagree with a monarchs decisions, the monarch may use this to enforce there rules
What is police or military?
How do oligarchs use their wealth to maintain control or dominance?
By using their wealth dodge lawsuits and taxation, also known as "Wealth Defense"
When a king or queen says they are chosen by God to rule, it makes people less likely to do this.
What is rebel or disobey?
What mechanisms do oligarchs use to avoid accountability for their actions?
They use strategic lawsuits, manipulation, and concealment tactics.
Monarchs in countries like Morocco maintain control by appearing at public events, leading national ceremonies, or supporting religious traditions. This type of influence is called what?
What is symbolic power or soft power?