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What is fascism?
Fascism is complex and as a result, you may find several slightly different answers as to what it is. Here are some of our CONTRIBUTOR'S Answers: Answer 1 Fascism (as be…havior) is a centrist point of view, it's a result of communism. The label 'fascism' has italian origins (see below) [Italian fascismo, from fascio, group, from Late Latin fascium, from Latin fascis, bundle.] Answer 2 fascistic (f-shstk) adj. Word History: It is fitting that the name of an authoritarian political movement like Fascism, founded in 1919 by Benito Mussolini, should come from the name of a symbol of authority. The Italian name of the movement, fascismo, is derived from fascio, bundle, (political) group, but also refers to the movement's emblem, the fasces, a bundle of rods bound around a projecting axe-head that was carried before an ancient Roman magistrate by an attendant as a symbol of authority and power. The name of Mussolini's group of revolutionaries was soon used for similar nationalistic movements in other countries that sought to gain power. Fascism is an authoritarian nationalist political ideology . Answer 3 A governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism. Answer 4 Fascism refers to a nationalistic and authoritarian right wing system of social organization and government. Answer 5 It is an elitist right wing form of government Answer 6 Fascism is a system of government that is dictatorial in nature, power has been centralized and the opposition is suppressed trough terror. Answer 7 Fascism is a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology . Fascism is a radical right-wing ideology that requires citizen to obediently conform to rigid social norms that support dominent economic and political (and sometimes religious) institutions. Fascism and communism (i.e., radical socialism) are polar opposites: .
Communism seeks to remove class differences between people. Fascism emphasizes that powerful groups are more worthy of wealth and success. .
Communism seeks to obliterate the mistakes and oppression of the past. Fascism seeks to restore the nation to the "good old days." .
In communism, the government seizes most or all capital. In fascism, the wealthy and powerful participate with the political rulers in leading the country. The concept of fascism came to be in Italy during World War 1, withthe rule of Mousalini. The concept of fascism has been widelydebated, but no true definition can be found. The government allows some private ownership and management of important industries while maintaining complete political control over the people. the government allows some private ownership and management of important industries while maintaining complete political control over the ppl The one that is concise, correct and clear. ( Full Answer )