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I'm almost positive that it would be referred to as a dictatorship.

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authoritarian government ?

a government controlled by a individual or small group with absolute political power . there are no restrictions on the rulers or rulers' power.


What type government did lord acton not support?

Lord Acton did not support the idea of an absolute monarchy. He believed that concentrated power in the hands of one individual or entity could lead to tyranny and abuse of power. Acton advocated for limits on governmental authority and the protection of individual liberties.


What is a despotic government?

Despotism is a form of government characterized by a single ruling entity with absolute power. The single entity can be an individual, autocracy, or a group, oligarch).


What is the definition of absolute power?

A political system governed by a single individual.


The Articles of Confederation gave the most governmental power to?

state governments


What factor might weaken the power of an absolute monarch?

If leader makes bad decision, his/her power is severely weakened. if a group of people talk out against the ruler, that weakens their power. if surrounding countries have a government other than absolute power, the rulers absolute power is weakened.


What is total authority called?

Total authority is commonly referred to as absolute power or absolute authority, where an individual or entity has complete control and decision-making power over a specific domain or situation.


When a person or small group of people have absolute power it is called a?

It's called a dictatorship.


What is the tyrannic?

Tyrannical Rule places absolute governmental power in the hands of one person. The person who has the power is called a tyrant or dictator. Adolp Hitler and Benito Mussolini are examples tyrannical dictators from the 20th century.


Why was the system of checks and balances was in the constitution?

To limit the power of the individual branches so one is not able to achieve absolute power and become a tyrant.


why was the system of checks and balances in the constitution?

To limit the power of the individual branches so one is not able to achieve absolute power and become a tyrant.


What is the word for a government where one person or a group of people has absolute power?

Dictatorship or autocracy.