Authoritarian countries are political systems where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, and individual freedoms and rights are limited. These countries often have strict control over their citizens and suppress dissent.
Imagine an authoritarian country as a tightly controlled factory, with one boss making all the decisions and workers having no say in how things are run.
Totalitarianism: A form of authoritarian rule where the government has complete control over every aspect of people's lives.
Censorship: The practice of restricting or controlling what people can see, hear, read, or say to limit opposing viewpoints.
Dictatorship: A type of authoritarian government where one person holds absolute power and authority.
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