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Totalitarianism, toh tal uh TAIR ee uh nihz uhm, is a form of government in which the state has absolute control over almost every aspect of people's lives. The individual is considered a servant of the state and is allowed almost no freedom of choice or expression.
Despotism, DEHS puh tihz uhm, is a form of government in which the ruler has unlimited power over the people. Despots are not necessarily harsh or… More>>
Totalitarianism, toh tal uh TAIR ee uh nihz uhm, is a form of government in which the state has absolute control over almost every aspect of… More>>
Fasces, FAS eez, were a symbol of power in the days of the Roman Republic, of the Roman Empire, and, later, of Benito Mussolini's Fascist… More>>
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