Totalitarianism

What is Totalitarianism?

• A form of government where the government controls nothing.

• A form of government where the government controls everything.

• A form of government where the government only controls the military.

• A form of government where the government is controlled by another state.

Which of the following is NOT a method of enforcement used by totalitarian governments?

• Police terror

• Censorship

• Free press

• Indoctrination

What role does ideology play in a totalitarian government?

• It sets goals of the state, glorifies aims of the state, and justifies government actions.

• It allows for multiple political parties and free elections.

• It promotes individual freedoms and personal rights.

• It encourages foreign investment and international trade.

What is the role of a dynamic leader in a totalitarian government?

• To encourage democratic processes and ensure fair elections.

• To unite people, symbolize the government, and encourage popular support through force of will.

• To promote free market policies and reduce government intervention.

• To maintain a figurehead position without real power.

Which of the following is a characteristic of state control of society under totalitarianism?

• Freedom of religion

• State control over business, labor, housing, education, and youth groups.

• Encouragement of private property

• Support for independent arts and culture

How does modern technology contribute to totalitarianism?

• By limiting access to information

• By promoting independent journalism

• By mass communication to spread propaganda and advanced military weapons

• By encouraging social media freedom

Which group does fascism primarily draw support from according to the learning material?

• The working class

• Middle classes, aristocracy, business owners

• Classless society

• Nationalities

What is a key characteristic of communism but NOT fascism?

• Devotion to one's country

• Corporate state with privately owned businesses

• State ownership of the means of production

• Ultra-nationalism

What is most important within fascism?

• The needs of the people

• Classless society

• Activities on the state (national)

• Helping the working class around the world

What is a societal goal of communism?

• Nationalism

• A corporate state

• A "classless" society

• Racism