Question

question 17 of 20
how does totalitarianism compare with fascism?
a. both limit citizens individual rights, but totalitarianism does not require citizens to follow a central ideology.
b. both are authoritarian governments, but fascism focuses more on aggressive expansion.
c. both are forms of democracy, but totalitarianism is based on military power while fascism gives more power to its citizens.
d. both allow for some representative leadership, but fascism allows for numerous political parties.

Explanation:

• Option A: Totalitarianism requires citizens to follow a central ideology. So this option is incorrect.
• Option B: Totalitarianism is an authoritarian government that controls all aspects of life. Fascism is also an authoritarian ideology and often involves aggressive expansion (e.g., Nazi Germany's territorial ambitions). This option is correct.
• Option C: Neither totalitarianism nor fascism are forms of democracy. Democracy is based on the will of the people, while these are authoritarian systems. So this option is incorrect.
• Option D: Both totalitarianism and fascism are typically one - party systems (e.g., Nazi Party in Germany, Communist Party in the Soviet Union under Stalinist totalitarianism). So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Both are authoritarian governments, but fascism focuses more on aggressive expansion.