Question

question 19 of 20
suppose a country instills a new government following a bloody revolution. the government exerts complete control over all aspects of citizens lives. its leader has strong ties to the roman catholic church and promotes catholicism as the countrys only true religion. he also establishes colonies in a foreign country to help the countrys economy grow. how is totalitarianism most exemplified by this scenario?

a. the leader has strong ties to the roman catholic church.
b. the government exerts complete control over citizens lives.
c. the leader establishes colonies in a foreign country.
d. the government came to power through a bloody revolution.

Explanation:

Totalitarianism is a system where the government has complete control over all aspects of citizens' lives. Ties to a church, colonial - establishing, or coming to power through revolution are not the core characteristics of totalitarianism.

Answer:

B. The government exerts complete control over citizens’ lives.