Totalitarianism ?
Correct answer: C. is a state in which the government seeks to control all subordinate governmental units all institutions and even personal associations and individual families
- A. is the authoritative formulation of policies that are binding and pervasive throughout the society?
- B. is a state in which the government is concerned with satisfying the needs of the total person?
- C. is a state in which the government seeks to control all subordinate governmental units all institutions and even personal associations and individual families
- D. can incorporate only in a socialist society
Explanation
Totalitarianism seeks comprehensive control over government, institutions, associations, families and even private life. Option b is too narrow because concern with the ‘total person’ does not by itself define totalitarian rule.
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