Suppose a dictator rises to power during a revolution. He is adored by many loyal followers, but uses secret police to eliminate any group who opposes him. The dictator does not support communist practices, but is also skeptical of free market capitalism. Which characteristic of this dictator is most closely aligned with totalitarianism?

A. He does not support communist practices.
B. He is adored by many loyal followers.
C. He rose to power during a revolution.
D. He uses secret police to eliminate any opposition.

Question

Suppose a dictator rises to power during a revolution. He is adored by many loyal followers, but uses secret police to eliminate any group who opposes him. The dictator does not support communist practices, but is also skeptical of free market capitalism. Which characteristic of this dictator is most closely aligned with totalitarianism?

 		A.	He does not support communist practices.
 		B.	He is adored by many loyal followers.
 		C.	He rose to power during a revolution.
 		D.	He uses secret police to eliminate any opposition.

anonymous · Answer

D.	He uses secret police to eliminate any opposition.

anonymous · Answer

i am not sure ????????????

daniee_bruhh · Answer

I would say that the answer is D. because totalitarianism relating to a centralized government that does not tolerate parties of differing opinion. Hope that helps love! :D

wcrmelissa2001 · Answer

Merriam-webster: controlling the people of a country in a very strict way with complete power that cannot be opposed 
Yup it's D! :D