Authoritarian Regime
Definition
An authoritarian regime is a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms. It often involves an autocratic leader with absolute authority over the state.
Analogy
Imagine living in a school where there is no student council, no class elections, and all decisions are made by the principal alone. The principal controls everything and there are strict rules that limit your freedom as a student.
Related terms
Totalitarianism: A political system where the government has total control over every aspect of public and private life.
Censorship: The suppression or control of information, ideas, or artistic expression by an authority.
Dictatorship: A form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of one individual who holds absolute authority.
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