Populism has taken many forms in America, from popular agricultural parties in the late nineteenth century to the 2016 presidential election. The term “populism” has been used for both democratic and authoritarian movements. In an … Read more
Authoritarian government is a system in which political power condenses into one or more figures of authority. Authoritarian governments are created by democratic means, in which a particular leader or party is elected and power … Read more
Fascism is a political ideology that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in Italy under Benito Mussolini and later in other parts of Europe. It’s characterized by several key components: Authoritarianism: Fascism promotes a … Read more
The terms “authoritarian” and “totalitarian dictatorship” are well suited to describe the most despotic and tyrannical forms of government. Although they speak of the same general concept of tyranny, authoritarian and totalitarian dictatorships, despotism and … Read more