Question

question 15 of 20
a countrys leader is making drastic political changes. he has had the military seize all factories and farmland in the country and place them under government control. he has forced farmers to work on large collective farms and turn over their harvests to the government. he has also required factory managers to produce only the goods the government orders. any person who objects to these changes risks being killed or imprisoned.
which political philosophy does this leader most likely support?
a. fascism
b. communism
c. colonialism
d. nationalism

Explanation:

Fascism is a far - right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. In the described scenario, the leader has dictatorial control (using military to seize property, forcing production as per government orders, and suppressing opposition with violence), which aligns with fascist traits.
Communism aims for a classless society with common ownership and production for use, but it is not imposed through such violent and dictatorial means as described here. Colonialism is about one country's domination over another, which is not the case here. Nationalism focuses on national identity and interests, but not the extreme dictatorial economic and social control shown.

Answer:

A. Fascism