Dictatorship vs Democracy

Question 1

Democracy?

Answer 1

a system of government where people can elect their own government.

Question 2

Dictatorship?

Answer 2

a system of ruling a country by one person who has absolute power (not restricted by a constitution, laws or opposition).

Question 3

Capitalism

Answer 3

an economic system that includes private ownership of the means of production, creation of goods and services for profit and the accumulation of wealth.

Question 4

Communism

Answer 4

a political and economic system in which the wealth is divided equally among citizens. This form of rule has also been associated with terror.

Question 5

Ideology

Answer 5

a body of ideas that reflect the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class or culture.

Question 6

Features of democracy:

Answer 6

equality, individual freedom, free elections, political participation, majority rule, freedom of speech, free press, judiciary independence.

Question 7

Features of dictatorship:

Answer 7

single party, strong charismatic leader, state control over economy, use of police spies terror to spread propaganda, government control of media.