Question

which is an example of a dictatorship? during a period of intense gang violence, the head of government declared a state of emergency, giving the police extra powers. soon afterward, the police overthrew the head of government. the police chief now rules the country. people who protest often disappear and are never seen again. a nation has no single leader. the country holds elections every three months for citizens to vote on new laws. as part of the election, citizens also review existing laws to make sure they are being enforced properly. anyone accused of breaking a law can be convicted by a majority vote.

Explanation:

A dictatorship is a form of government where one person or a small group has absolute power. In the first scenario, the police - chief rules the country and suppresses protests. In the second, there is no single leader and power is distributed among citizens through frequent elections, which is not a dictatorship.

Answer:

The situation where during a period of intense gang violence, the head of government declared a state of emergency, giving the police extra powers, the police overthrew the head of government, the police chief now rules the country, and people who protest often disappear and are never seen again.