Explain the Difference Between an Authoritarian Government and a Totalitarian

question 65

Essay

Explain the difference between an authoritarian government and a totalitarian one, and identify examples of each.

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Definitions:

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of numbers, or the extent of variation.

Detected

Discovered or found out through careful observation, investigation, or the use of specialized equipment.

Methanogens

Microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions.

Chemoautotrophs

Organisms that obtain energy by the oxidation of inorganic substances, such as hydrogen sulfide or ammonia, and use this energy to convert carbon dioxide into organic matter.