What is a Dictatorship?
In GCSE History, a dictatorship is when a country is governed by a dictator. A dictator is a leader who has complete power and control over a country.
In history, there have been many different types of dictatorships, from different ends of the political spectrum. For example:
Fascist Italy and Bennetino Mussolini
North Korea and Kim Jong-un
China and Mao Zedong
A dictatorship can be created and enforced by removing political opposition, creating a police state and full control of legal systems. Dictatorships also tend to control every part of people’s lives. This includes:
Education
Politics
Culture and entertainment
Employment
Religion
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