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What are the two dimensions that political system assessed based on?

• Emphasis on collectivism or individualism.

• Degree to which they are democratic or totalitarian.

What is Collectivism?

• Emphasize collective goals over individual goals.

• Example: Socialism

What is Individualism?

• Individuals should have the freedom in economic and political pursuits.

• Individual interest is more important than state.

What is Democracy?

What is Totalitarianism?

What are the four types of Totalitarianism? And what are their ideologies?

• Communist totalitarianism: Socialism with totalitarian dictatorship.

• Theocratic totalitarianism: A party, group, or individual governs according to religious principle.

• Tribal Totalitarianism: A party, group, or individual governs according to the interest of a particular tribe.

• Right Wing Totalitarianism: Grant individual freedom, but restricted political freedom.

What is Pseudo-democracy?

What is Market Economy?

What is Command Economy?

What is Mixed Economy?