POLSCI 140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Timocracy, Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism
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Totalitarianism almost always requires a large institution, such as a single party, to implement its ideals. political. Often begin with high levels of popular support. Connected to an ideology fascism, communism (or really extreme nationalism) This ideology will extend to all facets of life - family, work, beliefs, etc. Dictatorship - it may be dangerous to be politically active, while in totalitarianism political activity is encouraged - as long as it serves the state. Ex: ussr, north korea, cambodia, maoist china. A political system that is hierarchical with political leaders exercising control over their subjects; Leaders are not chosen via popular participation; Political succession is also not determined by regular competitive elections. Citizens are more like subjects rather than citizens. They have little to no say in their leader/elected officials. Repression is often used to elicit compliance. Opposition to the political system is curtailed or completed suppressed. More ambitious than dictators - totalitarian regimes want to control internal thought as.