Political Scientists Would Most Accurately Classify a Governing System That

question 47

Multiple Choice

Political scientists would most accurately classify a governing system that recognizes no formal limits on its power, and seeks to absorb or eliminate other social institutions that might challenge it, as:

• A) autocratic.
• B) authoritarian.
• C) dictatorial.
• D) totalitarian.

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Definitions:

Self-Interest

The concern for one's own advantage and well-being, often driving human behavior and decision-making.

Social Richness

The concept that different forms of communication, including face-to-face and digital mediums, vary in their ability to convey meaningful social cues and emotional information.

Moral Law

A set of universal principles governing ethics and behavior, often believed to be inherent or divinely inspired, guiding the distinction between right and wrong.

Authority

Legitimate power. But note: although many people seem to think that an appeal to authority will settle a philosophical dispute, in most philosophical disputes, it is the nature of authority itself that is in question.