Rumors Tend to Thrive in Totalitarian Societies Where

question 31

Multiple Choice

Rumors tend to thrive in totalitarian societies where

• A) people trust the government.
• B) an issue is important and the government share information.
• C) people have little to do but talk.
• D) the media is control by the government.

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Definitions:

Economic Elites

A group of people who possess a disproportionate amount of wealth and economic power in a society.

Middle Classes

A social group between the upper and working classes, characterized by moderate to high income levels, education, and professional occupations.

Constitutional Protections

Legal safeguards enshrined in a country's constitution, aimed at ensuring the rights and liberties of its citizens are protected against government infringement.

Titular Democracies

Political systems that have the formal appearance of a democracy through elections and institutions, but lack substantive democratic practices, such as respect for civil liberties and genuine political competition.