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Authoritarianism vs. Democracy

Authoritarianism vs. Democracy. A comparison. How To Read This Presentation. Each slide describes an aspect of government . The first bullet will describe how that aspect of government exists in an authoritarian or totalitarian system. The text for describing these systems will be in red.

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Authoritarianism vs. Democracy

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  1. Authoritarianism vs. Democracy A comparison

  2. How To Read This Presentation • Each slide describes an aspect of government. • The first bullet will describe how that aspect of government exists in an authoritarian or totalitarian system. The text for describing these systems will be in red. • The bullets that follow will be written in white. They represent democratic elements.

  3. Authoritarian: • Government is not limited. Extent of Government Power • Representative Democracy • Government is limited by the consent of the people (republic)

  4. Control of Power • Power is held by an individual or small group (junta or group of generals) • Power is exercised by elected officials who are chosen by ballot.

  5. Civil Liberties and Rights • Rights are not guaranteed in practice. • Liberties and rights are guaranteed by a constitution.

  6. Elections • Elections do not offer a choice. Single party system is in effect. • Elections offer a choice of candidates with differing ideas, usually in a two- or multi- party system.

  7. Rule of law • Government does not always follow rule of law. • Government and people are under the rule of law.

  8. Maintaining Order • Force or threat of force are used frequently to keep peace. • Orderly demonstrations are legal and protests are guaranteed by law. • Force is used only to restrain the disorderly.

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