Which statement best describes totalitarian governments?

a.
the rights of citizens are not as important as the needs of the state.

b.
citizens are encouraged to offer criticism of government policies.

c.
pursuing peaceful relations with neighboring states is a high priority.

d.
free elections determine who will lead the government.

The right answer is A.  The rights of citizens are not as important as the needs of the state.

The term totalitarianism defines a government that takes total, centralized, state control over every aspect of public and private life. Totalitarian leaders appear to provide a sense of security and to give a direction for the future. In the 20th century, the widespread use of mass communication made it possible to reach into all aspects of citizens’ lives.

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