Authoritarianism vs. Democracy A comparison

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How To Read This Presentation Each slide describes an aspect of

How To Read This Presentation

Each slide describes an aspect of government.
The

bullets written in red describe authoritarian or totalitarian systems.
The bullets written in white represent democratic elements.
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Extent of Government Power Representative Democracy Government is limited by the

Extent of Government Power

Representative Democracy
Government is limited by the consent

of the people (republic)

Authoritarian:
Government is not limited.

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Power is held by an individual or small group (junta or

Power is held by an individual or small group (junta or

group of generals)
Power is exercised by elected officials who are chosen by ballot.

Control of Power

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Civil Liberties and Rights Rights are not guaranteed in practice. Liberties

Civil Liberties and Rights

Rights are not guaranteed in practice.
Liberties and rights

are guaranteed by a constitution.
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Elections Elections do not offer a choice. Single party system is

Elections
Elections do not offer a choice. Single party system is in

effect.
Elections offer a choice of candidates with differing ideas, usually in a two- or multi- party system.
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Rule of Law Government does not always follow rule of law.

Rule of Law
Government does not always follow rule of

law.
Government and people are under the rule of law.