There are four broad classifications of authoritarianism: traditional authoritarianism, military authoritarianism, one-party authoritarianism, and personalistic authoritarianism. Traditional authoritarianism is based on traditional political structures and practices, while military authoritarianism is characterized by military rule. One-party authoritarianism is where a single political party holds all power, and personalistic authoritarianism revolves around a single leader who dominates the political landscape.
Authoritarianism
most extreme form of authoritarianism called
Anti-authoritarianism is a belief that communities should have a right to govern themselves and not to be ruled by an outside force.
First of all, it must be noted that totalitarianism is a form of authoritarianism, but that it is only one flavor of authoritarianism. What primarily differentiates totalitarianism from other forms of authoritarianism, such as dictatorship, absolute monarchy, military junta, or theocracy, is the pervasiveness of the leader's control over all aspects of society. The totalitarian leader will almost always have a secret police and government bureaus that spy on people. All organizations, including civil society and religion, are government-run or shut down upon discovery. Such complete control does not usually exist in non-totalitarian authoritarian states.
Harold William Metz has written: 'Authoritarianism and the individual' -- subject(s): Authoritarianism
No, authoritarianism predates Adolf Hitler. Authoritarian rulers and systems have existed throughout history, with examples such as ancient kings and emperors, the Roman Empire, and various dictators and monarchs in different parts of the world. Hitler's rise to power in Nazi Germany was just one instance of authoritarianism in the 20th century.
A conservative authoritarianism means absolute obedience to authority but with some reservations. There is questioning of the authority up to a certain extent.
I am not sure what you mean by the term "constitutional authoritarianism " but the constitution since 1789 has been the foundation of the government nothing more or less. Authoritarianism is a philosophy of a supreme singular authority over government which doesn't fit with a democracy.
No such thing. It is a contradiction in terms. They are opposites.
Guillermo A. O'Donnell has written: 'Bureaucratic authoritarianism' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Authoritarianism 'Contrapontos' 'Y a mi, que me importa?' -- subject(s): Public opinion, Politics and government, Political socialization 'Disonancias' -- subject(s): Democracy 'Modernization and bureaucratic-authoritarianism' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Bureaucracy, Authoritarianism, Case studies
Authoritarianism!