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Totalitarianism

Totalitarianism is total government control over all aspects of a person's life, public and private.

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What are the seven traits of totalitarianism?

In a totalitarian state all economic activity is controlled by the state. It is usually led by a dictator, all production of foods and goods are controlled by the state, the government controls all media so there is no freedom of press, and a person is absolutely not allowed to speak out about the government.

In an essay explain how germany was transformed into totalitarian state during the 1930?

You have to write the essay. We don't do homework for students. We will be glad to give support and suggestions, but not do your work.

Who are 3 totalitarian dictators?

Hitler leads the way. Pol Pot, the current bunch of nutters in Burma (Myanmar), the divisions in Africa at the moment, or in Rwanda in recent times... Take your pick

Another answer:If you simply go by body count, the top three, without a doubt, are:
  • Adolf Hitler
  • Joseph Stalin
  • Mao Tse-Tung

Each of them is probably responsible for 20 million deaths or more. Nobody else comes close. Pol Pot, with only 1.5 million, doesn't make the same league. He's got plenty of company, including Kim Jong-Il, Enver Pasha, Czar Nicholas II, and several others in the million+ club.
Adolf Hitler

Mussolini

Joseph Stalin

What does the term Totalitarianism refers to?

Totalitarianism is the control of all aspects of a society or people, often by a single ruler.

Aspects of Totalitarian Government

1. Political

  • State more important then the individuals
  • Government controlled by a single political party
  • Powerful dictator unites the people
  • Dictator symbolizes government

2. Social

  • Government controls all aspects of daily life
  • Secret police use terror and violence to enforce government policies
  • Citizens denied basic rights and liberties

3. Economic

  • Government controls business
  • Government directs the national economy
  • Labor and business are used to fulfill the objectives of the state

How did the authoritarianism practiced before the twentieth century differ from the totalitarianism that arose in the twentieth century?

The centralization of government and the advent of modern technologies (recording, transport, and communications) made modern totalitarianism much more effectively intrusive in individuals' lives. Repressive authoritarian governmental laws could mechanically and effectively enforced in ways unimaginable to earlier tyrants.

What were the positive aspects of totalitarian rule?

Basically, totalitarianism created a quick and easy way to get back onto the international table. Add to that the fact that its state-controlled economy made it quick to recover, and it became very popular. Crime, of course, was extremely lowered, because people were given jobs if they weren't working (Poverty caused by unemployment is a major factor in crime) and the punishments for doing so were raised significantly.

More esoterically, I think the idea that in a totalitarian country, it was easy to imagine you were one of millions and that you would never stand alone. You never needed to make political decisions, and indeed everyone "agreed" with you, because it was illegal to say otherwise.

of course, everyone who's watched V for Vendetta knows why totalitarianism is bad, even though the regime that arose in that situation lied to get its power.

What type of dictators were Stalin and Hitler totalitarian authoritarian etc.?

Hitler - totalitarian, authoritarian, nationalist. Stalin - totalitarian, authoritarian.

Is an absolute ruler a totalitarian dictator?

Not necessarily. The word totalitarian is generally only applied to some 20th century dictatorships. A key feature of totaliarianism is the politicization of all activities, including leisure.

Ealier absolute monarchs did not do this.

What is tyranny?

Tyranny is the rule by a single authoritative person. Tyrants were appointed in some Greek city-states, including Athens, by popular assent to replace aristocrats who ruled a city-state for their own benefit. However, the tyrant had to have a bodyguard to protect him from attempts by the aristocracy to assassinate him, and to pay the bodyguard he had to levy a tax, which made him less popular. When people's memories of how bad it had been under the aristocracy faded, they would get rid of the tyrant and either revert to the aristocrats or get the idea of a democracy in which they themselves held power.

What is mean by the tyranny of some is possible only through the cowardice of others?

It means that people can only be taken over by a tyrant if they don't stand up for themselves. Some people are only powerful because no one has dared to challenge them.

Common feature of totalitarian regimes?

To have a totalitarian regime the leader of the contry must have complete control of everything in the country with no one else having any power.

Italian Mussolini aimed to make Italy totalitarian but this failed because power still existed with the elites of Italian society which include:

The Catholic Church because of their independent state that Mussolini gave to them so thir Catholic party leaves Italy's parliament.

The industrialists and landowners kept control of their possessions of land and factories under Mussolinis regime.

What are the consequences between totalitarian and all leader ship styles?

Well, I rather prefer the "Hen-pecked momma's boy" leadership style, at least if you are referring to my bosses' leadership style.

What is the definition of totalitarian?

It means exercising control over the freedom, will, or thought of others. Synonyms are authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, or tyrannical.

What was one of the major elements of Soviet totalitarianism under Vladimir Lenin?

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Religious beliefs were forbidden, and religious organizations were shut down.