What was the nature of Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq?

Question 1

Totalitarianism

Answer 1

Government ruled by a single party and/or person that exerts unlimited control over its citizen’s lives.

Question 2

What was the nature of Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq?

Answer 2

1. Under fear
2. Became more aggressive towards Israel
3. Propaganda showed him as a superior leader (the cult of personality)
4. Won another election because everyone was scared they were going to be executed if they didn’t vote for him