Totalitarian Political System

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A Totalitarian Political System is a political system that asserts total control over the lives of its citizens.



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  • GBard
    • A totalitarian system is a form of government that attempts to assert total control over the lives of its citizens. It is characterized by:
      • Strong central rule by a single leader or party
      • The suppression of individual and group opposition
      • Extensive use of propaganda to control public opinion
      • Strict control of the media and other forms of communication
      • A secret police force to terrorize and eliminate opponents
      • A centrally planned economy
      • The suppression of traditional social institutions and organizations
    • Totalitarian systems are often characterized by a cult of personality around the leader, who is often portrayed as being infallible and essential to the nation's well-being. The leader's ideology is often used to justify the regime's repressive policies.